Coordinates and performs skilled nursing care for patients in the infusion suite. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with staff to establish priorities and goals of patient care. This position will provide services for a new infusion site in the Burlington, VT area.
Responsibilities
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Attend scheduled patient care conferences, in-services, departmental meetings, etc
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Communicate to supervisor, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate, any changes in the patient's condition
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Communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport while maintaining a courteous demeanor at all times
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Complete all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner and ensure work meets quality standards
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Complete work on schedule and comply with all applicable company policies and procedures
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Demonstrate ability to work effectively and maintain expected productivity
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Demonstrate reliability and follow-through on all assigned tasks
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Display a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times
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Maintain confidentiality of patient information
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Maintain professional licensure, certification and health requirements as well as demonstrating clinical competence of orientation programs, etc.
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Participate in the orientation of other nurses or center personnel, as requested. Foster a team approach
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Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly
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Provide infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients and provide pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate
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Represent self in a professional and ethical; manner at all times and set high goals or standards of performance for self
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Submit all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner
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Support the marketing efforts of the center by assisting the sales team and providing educational programs to referral sources, as requested
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Take professional responsibility for self-protection during required work in potentially hazardous situations (i.e., handling of toxic agents, handling of blood and body fluids
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Utilize appropriate communication lines in relaying problems, concerns, questions, and ideas
Skills & Abilities
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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Strong organizational and prioritization skills
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Ability to assume a flexible work schedule
Requirements
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Completion of accredited school of professional nursing is required
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Registered Nurse (RN) licensure is required
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One year clinical experience involving infusion therapy , including patient assessment skills, and venous access skills is required
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CPR certification required.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred
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One year previous specialized infusion experience preferred
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PICC training preferred
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Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite
