Infusion Registered Nurse

Duke Health Infusion NurseAt Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home for the Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC.Duke Nursing Highlights:Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organizationNurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nursesQuality of Life: Living in the Triangle!Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)The Infusion Nurse's primary function is as a patient/family educator which includes completing pre-hospital discharge infusion device teaching to patients and caregivers as well as assessing the readiness for discharge home with infusion. This position will mainly function within Duke University Hospital, but will on occasion make home visits to provide infusion instructions as part of Duke HomeCare and Hospice.Shifts: (4) 10 hour day shifts: 8 AM to 6:30 PMMajor Job Responsibilities:Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with the NC nurse practice act, physician orders and established policies and procedures. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.Utilize comprehensive assessment skills to plan priorities and to set realistic outcomes; collaborate with healthcare team in the evaluation and cost effectiveness of patient care.Assess educational needs of patients/families concerning alterations in health, the disease process, and plan of care.Develop and implement an effective discharge plan for patients to begin at the initiation of services.Obtain or develop appropriate educational resources for patients/families; plan and implement appropriate educational interventions; evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of patient/family teaching.Role model professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, as necessary, to assure appropriate care and service are provided to the patient.Maintain up to date knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/JCAHO standards thru inservices and workshop attendance.Assess the severity of patient symptoms, communicate to the physician and record significant findings, intervenes as appropriate.Document care and services provided in accordance with DHCH Policy and Procedures and regulatory standards.Complete documentation accurately, timely, concisely.Medication reconciliation and education to prevent adverse events and readmission to hospitalObserve patient's reactions to medications and reports significant incidents to the physicians.Communicate regularly with team members, caregivers, and physicians.Follow infection control standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required.Delegate and supervise care given by NCA's/LPN's.Develop plan of care for aides, assign care to aides based on the skills of the aide, the availability of the aide for patient care continuity, patient preference (when possible), and other considerations as determined by the patient's care needs.Identify personal learning needs and implements corrective action: assists in planning and conducting staff development programs to improve DHCC effectiveness.Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.Implement agency policy, procedures and objectives.Work closely and collaboratively with agency billing staff to ensure accuracy of billing.Maintain confidentiality of employee and patient information.Exhibit an attitude which promotes harmony and goodwill in the workplace.Display a clean, neat, professional appearance.Participate in Performance Improvement Program.Promote quality, comprehensive services through a team approach.Perform other duties as assigned.Preferred QualificationsEducation and Formal TrainingAssociate Degree or Diploma, Nursing requiredRegistered Nurses are not required but encouraged to enroll in a DUHS approved BSN program after completing two years of service of their start date.Licensures, CertificationsMust have a current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or compact licensure from participating stateCurrent State of North Carolina Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) BLSN (American Heart Association only) or may update during orientationProfessional Work ExperienceTwo years of med-surgical, critical care or home health/hospice/infusionPrior experience in Infusion strongly preferredPreferred bilingual in English and SpanishKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesWorking knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including JCAHO and DFS standards, ICD-9 Coding.Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of careAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer and learn new software programs and technologyAble to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation toolsKnowledge in wound identification and treatments, infusion and other advanced nursing skillsCritical thinking skills and organization skillsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsStrong computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, preferredExcellent rapport, understanding, and communication with the patients and their family members