RN Infusion Nurse II - West County Multispecialty Center

* Provides direct patient care for Oncology outpatient population including Phase 1 Clinical Trial Protocols per policy and procedure guidelines.* 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 their 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.* 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.* Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings, skills day, and OCN certification.* 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.* 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.* Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.* Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.Yes. 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