RN Infusion Nurse II - West County Multispecialty Center bei Wustl
Wustl · West County - St. Louis, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in West County - St. Louis
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40Position Summary
WashU in St. Louis RN jobs offer a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits. Enjoy 20 vacation days & 10 paid holidays a year, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more! This St. Louis RN role is a premier position for life work balance. All of our RN positions at WashU in St. Louis offer a unique opportunity to combine medical research with patient care.Most WashU RN jobs hold regular clinic hours — no nights or weekends — and all are within an environment characterized by innovation and excellence. Our WashU clinics can be located in all St. Louis counties, Illinois and St. Louis City.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse with exceptional IV skills who would enjoy working in a clinic setting administering atypical infusions in our Outpatient Multispecialty Clinic. Our specialties include, but are not limited to, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Bone & Mineral. Our infusion nurses provide direct care to patients receiving infusions such as Iron, Remicade, Aranesp, Entyvio, Reclast, and perform Lipid Apheresis. The primary responsibilities are starting line access, mixing and preparing medication and monitoring patients during their outpatient infusion.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Quality and Quantity
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.
Job Knowledge
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.
Initiative/Innovation
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.
Responsiveness and Accountability
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.
Dependability/Work Habits
Maintains proper attendance as outlined in the Department of Medical Oncology policies and procedures. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and adheres to policies regarding rest and meal breaks.
Records work time accurately and properly.
Wears appropriate identification. Demonstrates adherence to grooming/dress policy of department.
Work Relationships
Maintains a working relationship with patients, staff and external contacts to promote adequate and appropriate care for patients and high level of service to internal and external physicians.
Follows SBAR (situation-background-assessment-recommendation) communication with the medical team.
Works with clinical nurse coordinators and physicians on development and selection of appropriate patient interventions.
Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal relationships with supervisors, co-workers, physicians and employees of other departments. Displays a helpful, positive attitude at all times. Follows established service steps by acknowledging individual, clarifying situation, meeting or exceeding the need and confirming satisfaction.
Initiates and maintains professional relationships with patients and their families. Able to adapt and provide support in diverse situations dealing with patient and family dynamics as they struggle with the diagnosis of cancer.
Planning and Organization
Takes action and makes decisions required to meet or exceed customer expectations in a way that minimizes risk to customers, faculty, staff, and the organization.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Requires extensive safety training.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Alternative work schedules.
Exposure to chemicals.
Requires protective devices.
Patient care setting.
Direct patient care setting.
Satellite locations.
Physical Effort
Typically standing or walking.
Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
Equipment
Office equipment.
Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
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).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Clinical Knowledge, Clinical Trials, Epic EHR, Following Protocols, Interpersonal Communication, Medication Administration, Oral Communications, Patient Care, Patient Care Documentation, Personal Initiative, Problem Resolution, Professional Development, Work CollaborativelyGrade
S27-HSalary Range
$31.74 - $57.14 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
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%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
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.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
