What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infusion Nurse - Newnan Location position at GI Care For Kids?
SUMMARY
The Infusion Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing compassionate, effective and efficient high-quality clinical care while administering biologic infusions to pediatric and adult patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Mix pre-medications with aseptic technique according to medication guides.
- Review health history, allergies, and current medications with patients or patients' parent upon arrival.
- Monitor vital signs before, during, and after infusions.
- Start intravenous lines with aseptic technique.
- Draw bloodwork as ordered from IV or through venipuncture.
- Chart detailed nurse's notes and charges in Epic electronic charting.
- Document detailed nurse’s notes on adult patients on paper infusion flowsheets.
- Educate patients at discharge about signs and symptoms to call in to the office.
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgement while following guidelines and medication protocol for allergic reactions.
- Notify physicians of any changes in patient status since last infusion.
- Fax updates to adult or referring physicians.
- Record verbal and phone orders from physicians and enter into Epic accordingly.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Administer PPD skin tests and subcutaneous and intramuscular injections to patients and occasionally to staff.
- Participate as infusion nurse or pharmacist in research studies
- Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
- Attend periodic training sessions and meetings related to position.
- Maintain excellent communication and effective working relationships with patients, providers, as well as all staff, administration and supervisor colleagues.
- Establish remote Epic access on home computer.
- Potential to be cross-trained across other departments.
- Potential to infuse patients at satellite locations.
- Maintain RN licensure and CPR certification.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE – KSA’s- OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree (AA) or higher required with at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience required.
- Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
o Active Georgia RN or LPN license
o Active BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
- Electronic medical record (EMR) skills strongly desired: Epic.
COMPETENCIES
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
Interpersonal Skills - focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking
- Occasional reaching, bending and stooping
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.
- Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy/fax machine, and phone
- Possible exposure to infectious specimens (blood or bodily fluids or airborne pathogens).
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
- Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
- Work hours subject to office needs to ensure coverage during all hours of operation.
