What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infectious Disease IV Coord- Whitside position at Mercy?
Infectious Disease IV Coordinator
8-4:30pm M-F, Full Time, 40hrs!
Mercy Clinic Whiteside- Springfield, MO
Key Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
- Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
- Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible dependent care FSA
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- 401K with employer match
- Paid PTO for volunteering
- Competitive salary
- Future career growth
Overview:
The primary responsibility of the ID IV Coordinator is to support the Infectious Disease Department's patients discharged on IV antibiotics. The ID IV Coordinator role involves identification of patients of Infectious Disease physicians discharged on IV antibiotics, review of daily labs, confirmation of office appointment follow-up, and communication of medication changes with outside agencies. The ID IV Coordinator plays an important role with patient safety, particularly in the prevention of medication toxicity and readmissions. The ID IV Coordinator position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills and self-initiative in completion of tasks with minimal direct supervision. The ID IV Coordinator position performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
- Education: Registered Nurse.
- Licensure: Consider certification, as applicable.
- Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
- Certifications: None.
- Other:
- Work independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and staff.
- Legible handwriting.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
- Effective time management skills.
- Preferred Education: Bachelors degree in Nursing.
- Preferred Licensure: None.
- Preferred Experience: Home Health and/or Case Management.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
nure, LPN, RN, ASN, BSN, IV, Coordinator
