RN - Infusion (inpatient) PV1

The Carle Foundation hiring for RN - Infusion (inpatient) PV1 jobs in Sidell, IL, US

The Expanded Care nurse is a specialized infusion registered nurse who acts as a professional caregiver as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The nurse will also promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to administering chemo and removal of chemo pumps, IV infusions/injections, IV antibiotic teaching, blood products, therapeutic phlebotomies, coordination and provision of direct and indirect patient care, and the documentation of care.

• Work within a team-driven setting to drive results and provide customer satisfaction to our clinicians, while being able to work independently on assigned tasks
• Ensures ordering providers office has entered appropriate orders and obtained insurance authorization and referral prior to scheduling or treating patients.
• Entering and releasing therapy plans to coordinate care of patient population
• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Performs ongoing supervison of patient response with each patient visit and documents in the patient medical record.
• Provides patient documentation via notes in electronic medical record according to department policy, including treatment notes and patient response to treatment.
• Communicates with physicians and pharmacists via phone or electronic medical record regarding patient updates and condition changes.
• Schedules appointments and effectively communicates appointment schedule and expectations to patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and standards of behavior.