RN Clinical - Arcadia Infusion - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients.

As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting with an emphasis on administering chemotherapy biotherapy blood products. The RN is also responsible to manage those patients who require acute care prior to transfer to higher level of care.

Essential Duties:

• Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references.
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process.
• ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient encounter via telephone or in clinic.
• DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis.
• PLAN Maintains problem list medication list and allergies list when indicated.
• INTERVENTION Administers medications as ordered and completes reassessments as indicated. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy. Delegates tasks based on others scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate.
• DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters.
• EDUCATION Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan.
• EQUIPMENT Maintain B/P machine. Correctly identifies and notifies appropriate department about defective equipment.
• COMMUNICATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by: Appropriate patient/family interactions Effectively triages phone calls Utilizing email system SBAR
• ORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime.
• OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Uses two patient identifiers Does not use unapproved abbreviations Uses procedural time out Uses appropriate communication between providers Completes medication reconciliation Maintains audible alarms Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPPA OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO (continuous survey readiness Critical values are written read back and shared with appropriate provider Dictated orders are written down read back for validation signed timed and dated Maintains a safe work environment for self and others QUALITY MEASURES Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief charge nurse Nursing committees/councils Journal club Educational workshops Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials
• Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned
• Bonus Points Professional certification Other:
• Assesses a patients knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic procedure.
• Plans with the patient the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician.
• Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic procedures in the NonInvasive Cardiology Lab.
• Educates patient/patients family about procedure and treatment according to each patients individual needs and documents results.
• Documents accurately on chart procedures performed and patients tolerance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelors Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019

• Req 1 year Experience in a related healthcare setting required.

• Req Must have excellent communication skills including the ability to speak read and write English proficiently.
• Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand follow and successfully perform duties including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures in accordance with administrative and clinical policies regulations and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Oncology focus strongly preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Nurse RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Required when eligibility criteria have been met
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Pref Specialty Certification Specialty certification in oncology is preferred.

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