Outpatient Infusion RN - Physician Practice

Job Summary

The Outpatient Infusion RN Physician Practice is responsible for rendering professional nursing services, either directly or indirectly, for a defined group of patients according to the CNE and Physician Practice philosophy of patient care. Nurse is also responsible for providing quality care to patients prior to, during and after treatment in accordance with department and hospital policy.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol.  Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.

Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.

Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Physician or designee, any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.

Triage calls and educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, planning and follow up examinations if needed. Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.

Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.

Communicate with physicians and other Practice staff to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.

Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.

Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.

Provide clinical leadership for other clinical staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.

Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services and/or reading journals.

Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol, administering chemotherapy and other infusion therapies in accordance with provider orders and established clinical protocols.

Initiate, monitor, and discontinue infusion therapies and IV access devices while ensuring patient safety throughout the infusion process.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• RI State RN Licensure required.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Course within 1 year of hire and renewed every 2 years.
• OCN certification preferred, otherwise will maintain 18 CEU’s per COC 3-year accreditation cycle in the oncology related field.
• Demonstrates a specialized level of knowledge and thorough understanding of hospital nursing practices, infection control procedures, intravenous nursing, and medication administration.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of aseptic techniques, biomedical equipment, pharmacology, CPR, patient transport, quality improvement principles, and patient education methodologies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in venous access management, including peripheral IV insertion and care of central venous access devices (e.g., ports and PICC lines).
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and respond to infusion-related adverse reactions, including hypersensitivity or extravasation, in accordance with approved clinical protocols.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.