Infusion Nurse, Casual (Harrisburg)

UPMC; Colonial Park (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Chartwell in the Harrisburg area is seeking a Casual Infusion Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The role includes teaching patients and family members on home medical management and collaborating with the care team to set priorities for patient care.

This position involves traveling to patient homes in the Harrisburg area, performing infusion nursing tasks, documenting care promptly, and participating in quality improvement initiatives while upholding

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled patient care conferences; maintain licensure, certification and health requirements; participate in orientation programs and assist sales team as requested.
• Take professional responsibility for self-protection in hazardous situations; comply with policies; participate in Performance Improvement Program.
• Participate in Chartwell Pennsylvania's Performance Improvement Program; promote Chartwell culture by providing quality, comprehensive services.
• Demonstrate effective communication and clear expression; maintain reliability and productivity; meet quality standards; build rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Provide infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients; perform pre-discharge assessments; complete and submit all patient care documentation timely; communicate changes in patient condition to supervisor and physicians.
• Take on-call responsibility to provide 24-hour availability; maintain patient confidentiality; present a neat, professional appearance.

Job description

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a Casual Infusion Nurse to support the Harrisburg area, as part of their dedicated team!

The Infusion Nurse coordinates and performs skilled nursing care for patients in the home setting. Participates in teaching patients and significant others home medical management; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with staff to establish priorities and goals of patient care.

This role will travel to homes in the Harrisburg area.

Responsibilities:

• Attend scheduled patient care conferences, in-services, departmental meetings, etc. Maintain professional licensure, certification and health requirements as well as demonstrating clinical competence of orientation programs, etc. Participate in the orientation of other nurses or center personnel, as requested. Support the marketing efforts of the center by assisting the sales team and providing educational programs to referral sources, as requested.
• Take professional responsibility for self-protection during required work in potentially hazardous situations (i.e., handling of cytoxic agents, handling of blood and body fluids). Represent self in a professional and ethical; manner at all times. Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures. Participate in the activities of the Performance Improvement Program.
• Participate in Chartwell Pennsylvania's Performance Improvement Program. Promote Chartwell culture by providing quality, comprehensive services to all customers through a team approach.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly.
• Demonstrate reliability and follow-through on all assigned tasks. Complete work on schedule. Demonstrate ability to work effectively and maintain expected productivity.
• Communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport. Maintain courteous demeanor at all times. Take initiative to present ideas/ suggestion to management. Utilize appropriate communication lines in relaying problems, concerns, questions, and ideas. Set high goals or standards of performance for self. Make sure that work meets quality standards. Show pride in work.
• Provide infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients. Provide pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate. Complete all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner. Submit all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner. Communicate to supervisor, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate, any changes in the patient's condition.
• Take on call responsibility as assigned to provide 24 hour availability, and provide these services in accordance with established protocols. Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Display a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times.