Resource Nurse-RN, Oncology Outpatient Infusion

JOB SUMMARY

The Resource Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for various therapy types. They ensure timely and quality documentation in the medical record, participate in clinical activities for patients receiving infusion therapy, and educate patients and staff.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• This position coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for all therapy types: antibiotics, blood, chemo, injections, pump refills.
• This position has direct responsibility of ensuring timely and quality documentation in the permanent medical record for clinical, legal, and reimbursement purposes.
• This position participates in clinical activities necessary for patients receiving infusion therapy on continuous pumps; for PICC/Midline services; nurse education and specialty drug education as needed.
• This position participates in patient/staff education and all other areas of total patient care to optimize outcomes. This includes: Review/monitor patient charts monitoring & reporting documentation.
• Account charging & Safety Solutions/ADR. Patient admission into computer systems according to policy procedures.
• Inventory maintenance. Assist with billing.
• Consults ancillary areas as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate's Degree
• Licenses and Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
• Work Experience: 1-3 years

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The incumbent must exhibit a broad knowledge and skills in a variety of patient diagnoses and ages as well as infusion therapies and must have good oral and written communication skills.
• The incumbent must be competent in IV therapy, chemotherapy, pediatric injection, and pump operations.
• This position must be familiar with the various methods of delivering infusion therapies, and must be able to make recommendations to physicians and perform duties under protocol.

BENEFITS

• Available: Continuing Education, 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions, Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance, Wellness Programs and Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Employee Assistance Program, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, License + Certification Reimbursement, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Employee Discount Program, Other: Early Access to Earned Wages, Tuition Assistance, Relocation Assistance, Paid Time Away, Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers