RN Clinical Leader - Infusion Center

Infusion Center Assistant

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more in our careers and in our communities.

Assists in daily and ongoing operation, including oversight of processes related to: smooth flow of patients and most efficient use of limited, high tech resources. Implements a continuous quality improvement program to enhance utilization of these resources, establishes ongoing orientation, training, and continuing education program for staff and assists in management of quality and inventory control. He/She assists the Oncology Manager in planning for operational change/growth/etc. In addition, this position acts as one of the liaisons to the customers of the infusion center, including but not limited to referring physicians, pharmacy, IS, IP nursing, oncology navigators, etc.

Responsibilities And Duties:

50%Performs duties of Infusion Nurse: Prepares patient for treatment; monitors patient blood pressure/pulse with electronic monitoring devices; starts IV's; infuses chemotherapies, antibiotics, etc. Responds to changes in patient condition; maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area; communicates with referring physicians related to patient treatment/care. Schedules patients for treatments. Works in conjunction with oncology pharmacist to provide seamless service.

20%Coordinates daily workload of RNs, PSA and scheduling coordinator. Assign workloads, determine work priorities, include physicians in decision-making processes, handle emergency problems and serve as a resource person for staff and other hospital employees. Improves patient flow by scheduling workload to maximize utilization; coordinates preparatory procedures with nursing units, pharmacy, and physician offices; coordinates patient scheduling. Organizes and directs section personnel to minimize patient waiting time and maximize efficiency; monitors technical quality of patient care.

20%Assists Oncology Manager with development/implementation of quality improvement program to enhance utilization of resources as well as safety/quality within the department. Serves as a liaison to IP oncology unit to ensure standardized practices between IP and OP setting. Assists with coordination of orientation and training of personnel; instructs students and employees in training sessions; provides input into employee performance evaluations; assists in ordering supplies, establishing inventory control methods to assure operation within the budget, and monitoring technical reliability and vendor repair of units. Implements continuous quality improvement program to enhance utilization of resources; Maintain timely, effective, two-way communication with the medical staff to initiate and support collaborative clinical management practices, policies and procedures. Assumes role of Asst Manager or Manager in their absence.

10%Designs and implements orientation, training, and continuing education program for new employees, designs and implements on-the-job and self-study program to familiarize with the operations and patient care issues pertinent to infusion; ensures all staff ongoing continuing education beyond established departmental in-service program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:

BSN nursing Oncology Experience, chemotherapy Experience 5 years in oncology

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Department

Infusion Center

Join us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment