RN Infusion Nurse

Are you interested in becoming part of an outstanding team of professionals who make patient and family-centered care their priority? We currently have the following opportunity for an energetic, skilled, and compassionate individual like you to become part of the Lake Health team.

Position Summary:

The RN, under the direction of the Physician and Site Coordinator is responsible to the Director, Lake Health and its clients for the provision of direct patient care services.

Essential Job Functions:

This position will be the infusion RN in this Rheumatology practice consisting of two providers. He/she will be responsible to order infusion medications based on practice need, mixing of medications and infusing medications via intravenous infusion. Oversight of patients undergoing infusions; solicit and record information regarding patient condition in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure all written and electronic documentation is legible and accurate to ensure appropriate communication and documentation of patient information.

Assist Physician in providing patient care within RN guidelines. Perform patient care procedures and application by following established standards of care to ensure quality and prompt treatment of a patient.

Maintain effective communication with patient, family, physician, and Caregivers. Work in a positive manner to enhance interdepartmental relationships and to promote efficiency and communications.

Maintain a safe environment by monitoring, securing, and assisting in the maintenance of nursing supplies on a daily basis. Correct work conditions and faulty policies/procedures that increase the chance a patient will be harmed. Understand and follow the rules and procedures applicable to patient care and non-patient care duties while maintaining patient safety.

Assist other Caregivers in the performance of their assignments by seeking out opportunities to help rather than being asked.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served as detailed in Lake Health's plan of care.

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and adherence to system and departmental policies, procedures and the ability to reference them from appropriate resources. Maintain regulatory compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, CLIA and any other relevant state and federal agencies. Ensure completion of all System and Department required training, competencies and Computer Based Learning Programs (CBL's).

Contribute to the advance of Performance Improvement and participate in Lean utilizing the VSA (Value Stream Analysis) and RIE (Rapid Improvement Event). Strives to provide service with respect, compassion, and integrity.

Provide direction to LPN's and Patient Representatives on a daily basis to ensure patient care is rendered according to standards of care. Direct daily tasks and personnel of the nurse team, including nurse coverage, ordering supplies, communication with the Physician Practice Manager regarding staffing, supplies, training nurses, and evaluating staff performance. Demonstrates effective leadership qualities, organizational skills, professionalism, and ability to maintain team member confidentiality.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree - Graduate from an approved school of Nursing.
Valid State of Ohio Registered Nurse License; certification to pass class 2 narcotics; current AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS) and/or ACLS certification preferred; or ability to acquire and maintain certification.
2 years of infusion/clinical experience.

Lake Health offers free, secure and convenient parking; an aggressive pay structure, tuition reimbursement and continuing education funding programs, a generous and comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions which includes medical, dental, vision, pension, paid time off; an award winning hospital system recognized for excellence in patient care and as a "Best Place to Work." Apply on-line today at http://www.lakehealth.org/Careers

Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing