RN- Adult & Pediatric Infusion (FT- 0.9 FTE, Variable Shift)

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse Adult & Pediatric Infusion delivers safe high-quality evidence-based infusion care to adult and pediatric patients in the outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments administering infusion therapies managing vascular access devices monitoring patient responses and providing patient and family education. The Registered Nurse (RN) identifies and manages symptoms and adverse reactions coordinates care across the continuum and collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to support safe efficient and patient-centered care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse).

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Current AHA Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course within six (6) months of hire or prior to independent chemotherapy administration.

• Demonstrated competency or training in IV therapy central line management and medication administration.

Preferred

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) certification.

• One (1) year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in oncology outpatient infusion emergency or critical care.

• Experience with pediatric infusion or oncology.

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below employees must maintain timely completion of all required education trainings and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies department-specific requirements applicable certification program and registry requirements and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Performs comprehensive age-appropriate assessments of adult and pediatric patients receiving infusion therapies and develops implements and evaluates individualized plans of care based on clinical assessment provider orders and evidence-based practice.

• Safely administers infusion therapies including chemotherapy biotherapy immunotherapy blood products antibiotics hydration and supportive treatments in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.

• Manages vascular access devices including peripheral IVs implanted ports PICCs and other central venous access devices.

• Monitors patients throughout treatment identifies and responds to adverse reactions or changes in clinical condition and initiates appropriate interventions when indicated.

• Provides patient- and family-centered education using developmentally appropriate approaches across the lifespan including pediatric-specific safety practices such as weight-based dosing verification and age-specific assessment.

• Collaborates with providers pharmacy laboratory and interdisciplinary teams to support coordinated efficient and patient-centered care delivery across the treatment continuum.

• Adheres to evidence-based infusion standards infection prevention practices and hazardous drug handling requirements including the safe administration of chemotherapy and other high-risk medications in accordance with organizational state and regulatory guidelines.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives ongoing professional development competency validation and peer support activities including onboarding and mentoring as applicable.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment patience and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

• Exercise tact discretion sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.

• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment.

• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health.

• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

• Analyze organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service People Integrity Respect Improvement and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.

• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek including weekends and after-hours shifts.

• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational patient or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects or people.

• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting bending and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting carrying pushing or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder requiring strength and stability.

• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward downward or outward.

• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens printed materials and handwritten materials.

• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks remember processes maintain focus complete tasks independently and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens such as blood bodily fluids or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products disinfectants and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time) Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time) Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time) Rarely (3% - 1% of the time) Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.