Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Pagosa Springs Colorado

Specialty: Infusion

Unit: Oncology Nurse, Infusion RN

Gross Pay: TBD

Schedule: Days - 1 x 8 - No Guarantee, 07:00:00-08:00:00, 1.00-1

Guaranteed Hours: 0

Openings: 1

Start Date: 06/24/2024

End Date: 09/23/2024

Assignment Length: 13

Experience Required: 1 year

JOB ID: Medefis560996344

Other Info:

ID: 60996344 Shift: 1x8 Days - No Guarantee Description: Position Summary: The Infusion Services Nurse Manager is responsible for the direct oversight and management of personnel assigned to the outpatient Infusion services area and the oncology clinic. This position is responsible for all aspects of daily infusion services operations and oncology clinic operations and assures provision of care to patients by utilizing the nursing processes and principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with members of the healthcare team. Performs various duties to ensure that quality and regulatory requirements of the department are consistently achieved and assists the Director of Pharmacy and Oncology in meeting the needs of staff and patients. Responsible for onboarding and initiating training for oncology/infusion staff. The Infusion Services Nurse Manager is responsible for outpatient infusion services including chemotherapy, as well as processing oral specialty medication prescription authorizations. Must be proficient in IV insertions for adults, PICC line and Port-a-Cath management, phlebotomy, blood transfusions, performing nursing HP/assessment, communication with ordering physicians and staff, etc. Serves as a liaison between staff and outside departments/providers to ensure employee and patient needs are met. Must possess a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative with ability to function successfully independently. Must have Cerner EMR experience.Qualifications: At all times, the employee shall possess the following qualifications set forth below. Education/Training: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred. Experience: Prefer at least 5 years of experience as a registered nurse Infusion experience required Oncology Infusion experience required Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications: Registered nurse approved/licensed to work in Colorado. Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel required Strong customer service and telephone skills required BLS required, ACLS preferred ONS Chemo/Bio Certification required ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Certification preferred Language Skills: Demonstrates ability to read, write, and clearly express oneself in English 100% of the time Additional languages preferred Demonstrates ability to listen Demonstrates ability to clearly convey thoughts in speech and written word Physical/Mental/Special Demands: Ability to walk at a rapid pace 90% of the time Ability to work at heights of 24-40 inches Ability to push wheelchairs Ability to transfer adult patients from wheelchair to chair, chair to wheelchair Able to lift, move, and/or position weights, patients 50 pounds Adequate hearing is required to hear/talk with other employees, patients and public in person and on the telephone. Adequate sight is required to perform essential functions of the job. Work requires the use of computers with exposure to monitors, keyboards, mouse with repetitive motions for extended periods of time. Ability to initiate CPR 100% of the time. Must have fine motor skills 100% of the time. Ability to work and multi-task at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions 100% of the time. Good mental health. Demonstrate tact and versatility. Must be dependable. High degree of self-motivation and directional initiative. Ability to function successfully independently. Ability to cope and remain calm in escalating situations. Must consistently demonstrate compliance with organizational-wide competency statements and performance criteria based on established quality indicators. In addition, the physical demands anticipate standing, bending, walking and long periods of sitting. Work Environment: Work is performed in an outpatient infusion setting with exposure to work stress, environmental stress, and frequent interruptions; noise level is moderate; work may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids and communicable diseases; frequent communications, on a daily basis, with the general public, co-workers, vendors and patients. Work may expose employee to liability due to current public consciousness, potential chemical exposure, and potential equipment and device/product hazards. Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Pagosa Springs Medical Center Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

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