RN Infusion Outpatient Clinic

The RN Infusion provides comprehensive infusion services as a member of the health care team in accordance with SCHS mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse this position will oversee the work of other caregivers that provide specific care to assigned patients(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

Essential Functions And Duties

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with SCHS policies and work instructions and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment. Sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.

Calculates dosages, mixes, and administers medications accurately in accordance with SCHS policies and procedures for medication administration.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with the SCHS’s policies and regulatory agencies.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Collaborates on care, planning and implementation, with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, PA’s, and all other member of the health care team.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health System’s departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of practice), and escalates when appropriate.

Develops cultural competence and provides appropriate care to patients and family members who belong to diverse cultural backgrounds.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way. It includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, asking the patient their preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and the skillful use of communication skills (touch, eye contact, etc.).

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: As required by license.

Preferred: BSN and/or advanced training in specialty infusion.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification required within one (1) year of hire.

Experience

Required: One (1) year of clinical experience in intravenous nursing or equivalent background in a specialty infusion setting such as dialysis, home health infusion, or inpatient oncology. Must be proficient in the care, maintenance, and access of central lines, equipment and medication.

Preferred: Two (2) years of intravenous nursing including the administration of biotherapy, immunotherapy.