Infusion Nurse, Chartwell (Casual)
UPMC Chartwell is looking for a casual Infusion Nurse to join their dedicated team!The Infusion Nurse coordinates and performs skilled nursing care for patients in the home setting.
Participates in teaching patients and significant others home medical management; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with staff to establish priorities and goals of patient care.
This is a casual role working rotating shifts between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.
On call shifts will also be required.
Responsibilities:
Participate in Chartwell Pennsylvanias Performance Improvement Program.
Represent self in a professional and ethical; manner at all times.
Attend scheduled patient care conferences, in-services, departmental meetings, etc.
Take on call responsibility as assigned to provide 24 hour availability, and provide these services in accordance with established protocols.
Support the marketing efforts of the center by assisting the sales team and providing educational programs to referral sources, as requested.
Set high goals or standards of performance for self.
Display a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times.
Participate in the activities of the Performance Improvement Program.
Submit all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Take professional responsibility for self-protection during required work in potentially hazardous situations (i.
e.
, handling of cytoxic agents, handling of blood and body fluids).
Maintain courteous demeanor at all times.
Promote Chartwell culture by providing quality, comprehensive services to all customers through a team approach.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly.
Make sure that work meets quality standards.
Provide infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients.
Show pride in work.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
Complete work on schedule.
Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures.
Complete all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Maintain professional licensure, certification and health requirements as well as demonstrating clinical competence of orientation programs, etc.
Take initiative to present ideas/ suggestion to management.
Provide pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate.
Participate in the orientation of other nurses or center personnel, as requested.
Demonstrate reliability and follow-through on all assigned tasks.
Communicate to supervisor, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate, any changes in the patients condition.
Utilize appropriate communication lines in relaying problems, concerns, questions, and ideas.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively and maintain expected productivity.
Diploma from an accredited school of nursing required.
B.
S.
N.
preferred.
1 year previous specialized home health experience preferred.
1 year clinical experience involving infusion therapy, including patient assessment skills, and venous access skills.
CPR certification required.
PICC training preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required.
Ability to assume a flexible work schedule.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Drivers License Registered Nurse (RN) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Assessments Automotive Industry Basic Life Support Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Participates in teaching patients and significant others home medical management; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with staff to establish priorities and goals of patient care.
This is a casual role working rotating shifts between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.
On call shifts will also be required.
Responsibilities:
Participate in Chartwell Pennsylvanias Performance Improvement Program.
Represent self in a professional and ethical; manner at all times.
Attend scheduled patient care conferences, in-services, departmental meetings, etc.
Take on call responsibility as assigned to provide 24 hour availability, and provide these services in accordance with established protocols.
Support the marketing efforts of the center by assisting the sales team and providing educational programs to referral sources, as requested.
Set high goals or standards of performance for self.
Display a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times.
Participate in the activities of the Performance Improvement Program.
Submit all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Take professional responsibility for self-protection during required work in potentially hazardous situations (i.
e.
, handling of cytoxic agents, handling of blood and body fluids).
Maintain courteous demeanor at all times.
Promote Chartwell culture by providing quality, comprehensive services to all customers through a team approach.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly.
Make sure that work meets quality standards.
Provide infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients.
Show pride in work.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
Complete work on schedule.
Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures.
Complete all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Maintain professional licensure, certification and health requirements as well as demonstrating clinical competence of orientation programs, etc.
Take initiative to present ideas/ suggestion to management.
Provide pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate.
Participate in the orientation of other nurses or center personnel, as requested.
Demonstrate reliability and follow-through on all assigned tasks.
Communicate to supervisor, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate, any changes in the patients condition.
Utilize appropriate communication lines in relaying problems, concerns, questions, and ideas.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively and maintain expected productivity.
Diploma from an accredited school of nursing required.
B.
S.
N.
preferred.
1 year previous specialized home health experience preferred.
1 year clinical experience involving infusion therapy, including patient assessment skills, and venous access skills.
CPR certification required.
PICC training preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required.
Ability to assume a flexible work schedule.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Drivers License Registered Nurse (RN) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Assessments Automotive Industry Basic Life Support Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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