Infusion Nurse, Chartwell (Harrisburg area)

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time Infusion Nurse to support patients in the Harrisburg area. The role involves coordinating and providing skilled nursing care, participating in patient education, and collaborating with staff on patient care priorities.

This position requires working daylight shifts during the week and rotating weekends, along with a commitment to professional development and patient confidentiality.

UPMC offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current license in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in infusion therapy is preferred.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and daylight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide infusion and skilled nursing care to patients.
• Participate in patient care conferences and maintain licensure.
• Communicate effectively and maintain documentation.

Skills

Skilled nursing care

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care documentation

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a full time Infusion Nurse to join their dedicated team supporting homes in the Harrisburg area.

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 work daylight shifts during the week, as well as rotating weekends.

UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more.

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 cytotoxic 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 or suggestions 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.