Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager and Infusion Center Coordinator, the Infusion Center Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Infusion Center Registered Nurse assesses patient s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance... more details
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager and Infusion Center Coordinator, the Infusion Center Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Infusion Center Registered Nurse assesses patient's needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and Infusion Center philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He/she demonstrates a great deal of flexibility, leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Shows flexibility in job responsibilities and function to insure the appropriate care for the outpatient infusion center patients
Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning including referrals to appropriate community resources
Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions
Collaborates and communicates with the health care team, patients and families
Integrates patient rights into work practice
Utilizes and monitors methods of Infection Control
Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives
Completes competency requirements
Attends mandatory inservices
Attends staff meetings as required/requested
Utilizes cost containment practices
Adheres to all WPHC policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physicals
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration or eligible for licensure (interim permit)
Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care
BCLS certification through the American Heart Association is required
Three years RN experience is preferred
Chemotherapy RN experience preferred
Successful completion of Chemo-Bio course preferred
Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Programs
Core Competencies
Clinical proficiency Ability to multi-task
Teamwork Adaptability
Communication skills Problem-solving skills
Planning and organizing Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills Judgment and decision-making Stress tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Primary Population Served
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Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
☒Patients with exceptional communication needs
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
☒Patients with developmental delays
Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
☒Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
☒Patients under isolation precautions
☒Adult (18 – 64 years)
☒Patients with cultural needs
☒Geriatric (> 65 years)
All populations
☒Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
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