Ambulatory Services RN - Pediatric Unit

Job Description

The RN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The RN functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of nursing practice. The RN demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning This position provides continuity of care for scheduled outpatient infusion therapies including chemotherapy, biologic agents, IVIG, albumin, blood products, and other infusion services. The RN collaborates with providers, pharmacy, laboratory, scheduling, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely treatment, optimize patient outcomes, and enhance the outpatient experience while supporting operational efficiency within Women's & Children's Services.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Full Time, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

· Complete comprehensive nursing assessments before, during, and following outpatient infusion therapies.

· Review treatment plans and verify laboratory results prior to initiating therapy.

· Obtain peripheral venous access and laboratory specimens, including STAT laboratory collections as indicated.

· Administer chemotherapy, IVIG, albumin, biologic medications, blood products, hydration therapy, and other ordered infusion treatments according to organizational policies and evidence-based practice.

· Monitor patients for infusion reactions, adverse events, and changes in clinical condition while implementing appropriate interventions.

· Coordinate patient care with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, laboratory, registration, and scheduling departments.

· Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, medications, expected side effects, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

· Ensure accurate documentation, medication reconciliation, charge capture, and regulatory compliance.

· Assist with outpatient procedural services including the outpatient circumcision clinic as assigned.

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, competency validation, and process improvement activities related to outpatient infusion services.

· Serve as a clinical resource regarding infusion therapies, vascular access, blood administration, and outpatient workflows.

· Demonstrate accountability for professional nursing practice through ongoing education, certification, reflection, and lifelong learning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

· Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license.

· PALS required

· APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider certification required.

· Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience required.

· Certification in area of specialty (e.g., Pediatric RN-BC, CPN) is preferred

· Pediatric, oncology, ambulatory infusion, or blood administration experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

· Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.