RN Infusion Nurse II (Part-time) - Ob/Gyn Oncology

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours 24 Position Summary Position provides specialized care and education for the Multispecialty patients. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Quality and Quantity Provides direct patient care. Participates in quality improvement activities, to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes. Demonstrates cost effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.

Provides accurate and complete patient documentation in a timely manner. Demonstrates safe work habits and is knowledgeable of all related requirements and practices relative to his/her job assignment. Possesses the knowledge of growth and development and demonstrates clinical expertise for ages of patients served. Possesses the ability to understand and react effectively to meet the patients’ needs.

Observes professional service commitments; participates in quality management initiatives as assigned. Job Knowledge Makes learning an expectation while providing opportunities to acquire the information and competencies needed to meet or exceed customer expectations. Follows appropriate guidelines in dealing with difficult situations. Displays helpful attitude, listens to concerns, empathizes with situation, apologizes and takes responsibility for action.

Directs and/or provides patient care which may include administering medication, chemotherapy infusions, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing standards of practice. Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan for providing exceptional patient care. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, supportive therapy, and execution of clinical trial orders for our patients.

Provides accurate counsel and education to patients and/or family at an appropriate level of understanding for the patient and/or family member regarding their disease process and symptom management. Initiative/Innovation Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings, skills day. Participates in continued professional development, attending educational programs, in-services, and meetings as needed.

Participates in the committee and/or in special projects as assigned by management. Offers constructive solutions to clinical challenges and process improvement initiatives within the center. Attends required continuing education classes and completes annual competency requirements. Responsiveness and Accountability Communicates effectively using positive verbal and nonverbal communication skills with all members of the health care community to ensure optimal patient outcomes and altering plan of care as needed.

Follows AIDET (acknowledge-introduce-duration-explanation-thank you) communication with patient and family members. Treats visitors and patients with respect and professionalism at all times. Follows established service steps by acknowledging individual, clarifying situation, meeting or exceeding the need and confirming satisfaction. Work Relationships Maintains a working relationship with patients, staff and external contacts to promote adequate and appropriate care for patients and high level of service to internal and external physicians.

Follows SBAR (situation-background-assessment-recommendation) communication with the medical team. Works with clinical nurse coordinators and physicians on development and selection of appropriate patient interventions. Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal relationships with supervisors, co-workers, physicians and employees of other departments. Displays a helpful, positive attitude at all times.

Follows established service steps by acknowledging individual, clarifying situation, meeting or exceeding the need and confirming satisfaction. Initiates and maintains professional relationships with patients and their families. Able to adapt and provide su