What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infusion Center Registered Nurse PRN position at Memorial Regional Health?
Pay Range for this position is $38.62-$57.93 DOE
Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
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- Infusion-based IV and oral therapy, including chemotherapy.
- Monitors patients receiving IV infusions, including pre-infusion triage.
- Recognizes and addresses patients’ psychological and physical needs.
- Reviews patient labs for appropriateness of therapy.
- Ability to perform full patient assessment along with proper documentation.
- Demonstrates ability to start IVs, access ports, and maintain central lines within the scope of practice.
- Ability to assess every patient for potential reactions and side effects of infusions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
- Uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Ability to use safety devices as prescribed by the organization.
- Provides patient education and treatment instruction, ensuring patients and families understand diagnoses, care plans, medications, symptom management, and follow-up requirements to promote safe and effective outcomes.
- Performs oncology triage, assessing patient symptoms and treatment-related side effects, prioritizing care needs, providing clinical guidance, and coordinating timely interventions in collaboration with the oncology care team.
- Coordinates referrals to outside medical facilities when necessary, facilitating continuity of care by arranging appointments, transferring medical records, and communicating with external providers to ensure appropriate follow-up and specialty services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
- Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
- Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
- Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
- Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
- Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
- Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.
- Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
- Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
Salary : $39 - $58