RN - Outpatient Infusion Nurse- Ann Arbor

About the role

Registered Nurse – Infusion Clinic in the Infusion Services Department at Trinity Health Ann Arbor/Canton/Brighton.

About the Department

Our Infusion Clinic provides a variety of treatments to both Oncology and Non-Oncology patients. For Oncology patients, treatments include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV hydration, blood products, injections, iron, phlebotomies, bone marrow biopsies, and other infusion therapies related to supportive care. These treatments are provided to Hematology-Oncology and Gynecology Oncology patients, including those on clinical research trials or receiving combined modality treatment with radiation therapy. The clinic also supports specialties such as Rheumatology, Neurology, OB, Huron Gastro, Primary Care providers, and others requiring specialized infusion care.

The Infusion Clinic is supported by Infusion Nurses, Medical Assistants, Infusion Schedulers, Nurse Coordinator, Education Coordinator, and Infusion Manager. Infusion Nurses receive Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), with training and education provided for both novice and experienced nurses, including yearly recertification. The clinic uses EPIC as its EMR.

Hours of Operation

• Ann Arbor: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Canton: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Brighton: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Closed on weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• View patients holistically, considering physical, psychosocial, emotional, age-specific, cultural, and spiritual factors.
• Demonstrate appropriate assessment skills for identified patient populations.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills by gathering and analyzing patient information and responding to patient situations.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise an individualized plan of care using evidence-based interventions and standards of care.
• Identify needs and begin planning for care across the continuum, considering patient and family preferences.
• Identify patient and family education needs and develop and implement teaching plans based on evidence-based practice.
• Utilize teach-back methodology to ensure patient and family understanding.
• Identify necessary resources to ensure readiness for discharge and begin developing a plan in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Create an environment that promotes a positive patient experience.
• Communicate verbal and written information (including EMR documentation) that is accurate, timely, concise, and thorough.
• Effectively communicate patient status, priority goals, and interventions to colleagues and other disciplines during consultation, rounds, and handoffs.
• Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships; approach conflict constructively; help identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Required Education and Licensure

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• All new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from the date of hire or transfer to an RN role.
• Current Michigan Nursing License.
• BLS certification.
• Chemotherapy Certification required; OCN certification strongly encouraged.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and age-specific needs.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of the job description.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with DAILYPAY; benefits effective Day One with no waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.