RN Clinical Leader - Infusion Center

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of Infusion Nurse: Prepares patient for treatment; monitors patient blood pressure/pulse with electronic monitoring devices; starts IV's; infuses chemotherapies, antibiotics, etc.
• Responds to changes in patient condition; maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area; communicates with referring physicians related to patient treatment/care.
• Schedules patients for treatments.
• Works in conjunction with oncology pharmacist to provide seamless service.
• Captures daily workload of RNs, PSA and scheduling coordinator.
• Determines work priorities; includes physicians in decision-making processes; handles emergency problems; serves as a resource person for staff and other hospital employees.
• Improves patient flow by scheduling workload to maximize utilization; coordinates preparatory procedures with nursing units, pharmacy, and physician offices; coordinates patient scheduling.
• Organizes and directs section personnel to minimize patient waiting time and maximize efficiency; monitors technical quality of patient care.
• Aids Oncology Manager with development/implementation of quality improvement program to enhance utilization of resources as well as safety/quality within the department.
• Serves as a liaison to IP oncology unit to ensure standardized practices between IP and OP setting.
• Aids in coordination of orientation and training of personnel; instructs students and employees in training sessions; provides input into employee performance evaluations; assists in ordering supplies, establishing inventory control methods to assure operation within the budget, and monitoring technical reliability and vendor repair of units.
• Implements continuous quality improvement program to enhance utilization of resources; Maintains timely, effective, two-way communication with the medical staff to initiate and support collaborative clinical management practices, policies and procedures.
• Assumes role of Asst Manager or Manager in their absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• BSN nursing
• Oncology Experience
• Chemotherapy Experience
• 5 years in oncology