Infusion Center RN - Full-time with Benefits

Requirements

• Treats all patients with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Implements service recovery as needed to promote patient satisfaction.
• Keeps patient informed of treatment or physician delays. Adjusts schedule as needed.
• Assists in the development of action plans to address patient concerns identified in the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
• Takes responsibility for his/her work. Functions as a team member.
• Conducts self in a professional and courteous manner.
• Uses critical thinking and makes responsible decisions regarding patient care.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff to the IVOP.
• Orients and mentors nursing students rotating through the IVOP Department.
• Demonstrates flexibility in giving and receiving patient assignments.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Completes all paperwork with accuracy and completeness.
• Possesses the necessary computer skills to effectively document patient care.
• Knows and demonstrates proper safety practices related to Intravenous Therapy and Oncology Nursing practice.
• Follows universal precautions and aseptic technique in provision of patient care.
• Uses proper lifting techniques.
• Knows location of emergency equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the workspace.
• Assumes responsibility for promoting a team spirit within the department. Functions as a resource to other Frederick Health departments regarding care requirements for IVOP patients.
• Models positive interpersonal skills for co-workers with one another and patients.
• Actively participates in project teams, task forces, and committee assignments as needed.
• Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, symptom management, nutrition, and pain level of all patients using the Nursing Process to determine care needed and to evaluate outcomes.
• Efficiently organizes and prioritizes patient care.
• Uses knowledge, experience, and critical thinking skills to identify and meet patient care needs.
• Makes appropriate referrals to the Care Manager, dietician, and Pain CNS as indicated.
• Continually assesses these vital areas of concern for the IVOP patient throughout the course of treatment.
• Documents changes and informs physician.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Keeps physician informed of patient changes & concerns.
• Serves as a resource person and patient advocate.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-Term Income Replacement
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 403B retirement plan
• Educational assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program