Registered Nurse-Pediatric Infusion

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Home Infusion

EMPLOYER: Twelfth One, LLC dba Aspen Infusion

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

TERRITORY: East Valley

SUMMARY: Provides skilled professional nursing services to a case load of patients in their place of residence in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses patients prior to provision of care.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and patient’s equipment needs.
• Initiates timely discharges.
• Educates and instructs the patient, patient’s family, or staff as required; counsels patient and family in meeting patient’s needs and goals.
• Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all care, interventions, and care coordination as provided by law, regulation, and established policy; returns documentation to the office/department according to established policy.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights.
• Applies safety principles as identified by established policy.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff.
• Participates in care coordination meetings.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.
• Ensures compliance with legal issues, including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a current Arizona RN license.
• Must possess a current BLS certification.
• Minimum of one year related experience or equivalent; infusion nursing experience is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Proof of TB screening.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Strong charting/documentation skills.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service
  --Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication
  --Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication
  --Writes clearly and informatively;
  Edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Varies writing style to meet needs;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork
  --Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality
  --Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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