Infusion Clinic Registered Nurse (Tampa, FL)

Job Title: Infusion Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) Job Type: Full-Time Who are we? Junction Health partners with Community Health Centers to provide an affordable, accessible, and convenient option for patients who need life-promoting infusion and injectable medications. Who are you? You are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who believes in the transformative power of healthcare and is committed to making a tangible difference in patients' lives. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and embrace challenges with fluidity and flexibility. Your exceptional clinical skills are matched only by your empathy and dedication to patient advocacy. In your role, you are not just evaluating patients and administering medications - you are delivering hope, relief, and improved quality of life. You are an advocate, a caregiver, and a champion for excellent patient care. Together we can make a profound impact on the lives of those we serve. Position Summary: The Infusion Clinic Registered Nurse is responsible for patient care within their scope of practice in the clinic setting. They may also perform administrative tasks and interact with payors as needed to meet clinic needs. The registered nurse works with leadership and a supervising nurse practitioner to maximize clinic efficiency. Attendance at continuing education as necessary to maintain current licensure in all states providing care is also required. Reports to: Infusion Clinic Nurse Practitioner Education/Experience: Current RN license in good standing with all governing bodies. Current BLS certification. Excellent IV skills, ability to multitask, and exemplary customer service skills are required. Proficient at computer programs used in the center, as well as accuracy in typing. Two years of infusion experience in specialty infusion therapy including patient assessment skills, various venous access skills, and emergency patient care are preferred. Bilingual is desirable. Health Status Requirements: Appropriate immunizations current and TB screening (as required by policy). Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver. Other State and Federal required health tests allowable by law. JOB DESCRIPTION KEY INDICATORS MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Abides by company policies and procedures, INS and IgNS standards of practice, OSHA guidelines, and applicable state Board of Nursing regulations. Provides infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients including, but not limited to patient assessments, patient/caregiver teaching, development and revision of the plan of care, administering ordered therapies based on prescriber orders, facility protocols, INS and IgNS standards. Monitors patient response and responds to emergency patient needs and psychosocial support. Ensures exemplary regulatory compliance. Completes admission process as needed. Performs physical assessment as needed on each patient using clinic guidelines. Documents patient assessments and care notes accurately and promptly and communicates significant changes or observations to prescriber, following up as warranted. Evaluates patient records prior to scheduled infusions to ensure clinical criteria and interim clinical studies are performed and are within acceptable limits. Communicates effective with other staff on patient status and observations. Evaluates the patient's response to therapy and documents findings in the medical record. Takes professional responsibility for self-protection during required work in potentially hazardous situations (e.g., handling of blood and body fluids, perception of and removes self from threatening environments). Is a good steward of supplies and resources. Represents self professionally and ethically at all times Spearheads gathering information to contribute to the quality program, in conjunction with Junction Health Clinic policies and all regulatory statutes. Supervises the monitoring of lab results on all applicable patients and ensures lab results are communicated to the prescriber and uploaded to the patient’s EMR. Ensures that all medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate, and up to date prior to treatment. Maintains professional licensure, certification, and health requirements as well as demonstrating clinical competence in orientation programs and other designated functions. Participates in the orientation of other NPs, RNs and MAs, and in the validation of competency. Assists in effective communication between the patient and the company, including documentation of suggestions, complaints, and requests. Engages with specialists and other community providers as an ambassador for infusion services. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned WORK STANDARDS Understands and adheres to all external accreditation review standards, applicable state, local and Federal laws and / or regulations including maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA laws/regulations. Understands and adheres to company policies and procedures. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers as well as other Junction Health Clinic employees, maintaining a courteous demeanor at all times. Displays a neat, clean, and professional appearance at all times. Meets expectations for customer/patient satisfaction and anticipates customer/patient needs. Handles customer/patient complaints in a fair and empathetic manner. Ability to work under strict guidelines, competing priorities and immediate requests. Utilizes appropriate communication lines in relaying problems, concerns, questions, and ideas. Takes initiative to present ideas and suggestions to management proactively, assuming a problem solving approach. Promotes Junction Health Clinic culture by providing quality, comprehensive services to all customers through a team approach. CONTINUING EDUCATION Completes continuing education necessary to maintain current licensure in all states as appropriate. Continuing education and training as determined by supervisor and Junction Health policy. TECHNICAL Ability to learn and become competent with technology and partner programs where applicable (i.e. Epic, Office 365, WeInfuse, RxToolkit and other programs utilized). Ability to learn and become competent with third-party referral platforms as needed to maintain efficient workflow. Effective written and oral communication skills. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The salary range for this position is $78,000 - 93,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. This position also comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid holidays. Junction Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Junction Health