RN Infusion Nurse (PEDS) GPG

General Summary of Position Independently assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients who are ordered infusion treatments. In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with the physician and other members of the healthcare team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes. Analyzes the patients' lab work, medications, and activities and confers with physicians on any changes.
• Communicates patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patient's medical record. Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care.
• Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals and revises plan of care as appropriate. Monitors medical condition, intervenes using critical thinking, and reports patient changes to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates the patients' capability to perform their infusion treatments at home and take all prescribed medications. Serves as resource in planning care for complex patients.
• Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. Takes the lead in facilitating timely discharge.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families. Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures. Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve the environment of care.
• Operates Infusion unit equipment, instruments, and supplies as well as standard office equipment including computers for records and reports.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital / facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Adapts to and excels in the use of all electronic programs utilized in the division / department to include, but not limited to, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Azyxxi, Outlook, and general computer applications. Adheres to all HIPPA, MEDSTAR, and GUH Privacy policies.
• Observes and complies with Joint Commission standards at all times in order to provide patients with safe, effective, and responsive care. Embraces Joint Commission knowledge and applies this to the work environment every day.
• Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Supports and participates in implementation of clinic improvement projects developed by Nurse Clinician II and Administrator.
• Assists in orientation and training of clinical staff and serves as a mentor during probationary period.
• Enhances patient satisfaction by providing concerned, personal, prompt and courteous customer service that supports the patients' right to dignity and privacy.
• Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Performs quality control functions of assigned area, as directed.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Maintains clinical expertise by attending in service programs.Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

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This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289