MUSC Health
MUSCP - Chemo Infusion Registered Nurse - Clements Ferry Pavilion
MUSC Health, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Overview
Join our dynamic team at MUSC Clements Ferry Medical Pavilion. Clements Ferry Pavilion is a new state-of-the-art outpatient multi-specialty building where we foster a positive and collaborative environment dedicated to providing exceptional care to a diverse range of patients. Our team thrives on mutual support and respect, working together to make a real difference in our patients' lives. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to be part of a team that values professional growth and compassionate care, we’d love to have you with us! The Infusion Nurse at Clements Ferry will report to the Unit Manager. Under general supervision, the Infusion Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. Responsibilities
Coordinates care for infusion patients. Functions as a liaison between registration staff and clinical staff to facilitate the efficient flow of patients throughout the system. Confers with physicians regarding need, urgency, and appropriateness of infusion and clinic visits, and ancillary services if needed. Assesses and reviews physician orders to assist with scheduling patients in a timely fashion. Manages comprehensive nursing care for patients whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing. Assesses changes in patient status; anticipates problems and implements measures to minimize risk. Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities, considering patient and staff needs. Initiates, facilitates, and collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to improve care and ensure appropriate referrals are made and completed. Coordinates and manages care by applying analytical reasoning, reflection, rational problem solving, using evidence-based information and clinical judgment. Functions as a patient/family advocate. Collaborates with physicians to monitor, evaluate and trend patient responses to treatments during the duration of care. Works with support staff to maximize efficiency in infusion scheduling. Requires familiarity with IDX and EMR. Documents all patient care activities in the electronic medical record, including disposition of patient telephone calls and medication lists. Generates ancillary requests in Practice Partner and updates medicines as needed in EMR. Participates in performance improvement and/or research activities designed to improve patient care and organizational processes. Required Minimum Training and Education
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or Nursing License Compact. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Minimum of one year of nursing experience required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Current South Carolina RN License or multi-state Nursing License Compact and BLS required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements
Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex-safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Join our dynamic team at MUSC Clements Ferry Medical Pavilion. Clements Ferry Pavilion is a new state-of-the-art outpatient multi-specialty building where we foster a positive and collaborative environment dedicated to providing exceptional care to a diverse range of patients. Our team thrives on mutual support and respect, working together to make a real difference in our patients' lives. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to be part of a team that values professional growth and compassionate care, we’d love to have you with us! The Infusion Nurse at Clements Ferry will report to the Unit Manager. Under general supervision, the Infusion Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. Responsibilities
Coordinates care for infusion patients. Functions as a liaison between registration staff and clinical staff to facilitate the efficient flow of patients throughout the system. Confers with physicians regarding need, urgency, and appropriateness of infusion and clinic visits, and ancillary services if needed. Assesses and reviews physician orders to assist with scheduling patients in a timely fashion. Manages comprehensive nursing care for patients whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing. Assesses changes in patient status; anticipates problems and implements measures to minimize risk. Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities, considering patient and staff needs. Initiates, facilitates, and collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to improve care and ensure appropriate referrals are made and completed. Coordinates and manages care by applying analytical reasoning, reflection, rational problem solving, using evidence-based information and clinical judgment. Functions as a patient/family advocate. Collaborates with physicians to monitor, evaluate and trend patient responses to treatments during the duration of care. Works with support staff to maximize efficiency in infusion scheduling. Requires familiarity with IDX and EMR. Documents all patient care activities in the electronic medical record, including disposition of patient telephone calls and medication lists. Generates ancillary requests in Practice Partner and updates medicines as needed in EMR. Participates in performance improvement and/or research activities designed to improve patient care and organizational processes. Required Minimum Training and Education
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or Nursing License Compact. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Minimum of one year of nursing experience required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Current South Carolina RN License or multi-state Nursing License Compact and BLS required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements
Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex-safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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