Resource Nurse, Outpatient Infusion

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS seeks a Resource Nurse to coordinate and provide direct patient care to ambulatory infusion patients, ensuring quality documentation and safety.

You will participate in clinical activities for infusion therapy, educate patients and staff, and support nurse scheduling and device selection, contributing to optimal patient outcomes. Team collaboration and adherence to policies are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and provide direct patient care to ambulatory infusion patients.
• Ensure timely and quality documentation in the medical record.
• Educate patients and staff on infusion therapy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for all therapy types: antibiotics, blood, chemo, injections, pump refills.
• Ensure timely and quality documentation in the permanent medical record for clinical, legal, and reimbursement purposes.
• Participate in clinical activities necessary for patients receiving infusion therapy on continuous pumps; for PICC/Midline services; nurse education and specialty drug education as needed.
• Participate in patient/staff education and all other areas of total patient care to optimize outcomes. Includes: Review/monitor patient charts and documentation.
• Account charging and Safety Solutions/ADR. Patient admission into computer systems according to policy procedures.
• Inventory maintenance. Assist with billing.
• Consults ancillary areas as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Infusion Therapy

Patient Care

Clinical Documentation

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.

JOB SUMMARY

The Resource Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for various therapy types. They ensure timely and quality documentation in the medical record, participate in clinical activities for patients receiving infusion therapy, and educate patients and staff. The Resource Nurse has the authority to make decisions related to nurse scheduling, clinical judgment, and selecting appropriate infusion devices.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• This position coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for all therapy types: antibiotics, blood, chemo, injections, pump refills.
• This position has direct responsibility of ensuring timely and quality documentation in the permanent medical record for clinical, legal, and reimbursement purposes.
• This position participates in clinical activities necessary for patients receiving infusion therapy on continuous pumps; for PICC/Midline services; nurse education and specialty drug education as needed.
• This position participates in patient/staff education and all other areas of total patient care to optimize outcomes.This includes: Review/monitor patient charts monitoring & reporting documentation.
• Account charging & Safety Solutions/ADR. Patient admission into computer systems according to policy procedures.
• Inventory maintenance. Assist with billing.
• Consults ancillary areas as needed.