RN - Expanded Care Infusion

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Expanded Care infusion registered nurse to administer chemo, remove pumps, and manage IV therapies as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

The role emphasizes coordination with providers, documentation in the EMR, and patient education throughout treatment. Active Illinois RN licensure and relevant certifications are required, with opportunities in central Illinois hospitals.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Illinois (IDFPR) and nursing diploma.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team-driven setting to drive results and provide customer satisfaction to clinicians.
• Administers medications as prescribed and documents justification and effectiveness.
• Performs ongoing supervision of patient response and documents in EMR.
• Communicates with physicians and pharmacists via phone or EMR regarding patient updates.
• Schedules appointments and communicates schedule and expectations to patients.

Skills

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication with physicians

Scheduling

Patient education

Infusion care

Education

Nursing diploma

Licensed RN (IDFPR)

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Overview

The Expanded Care nurse is a specialized infusion registered nurse who acts as a professional caregiver as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The nurse will also promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to administering chemo and removal of chemo pumps, IV infusions/injections, IV antibiotic teaching, blood products, therapeutic phlebotomies, coordination and provision of direct and indirect patient care, and the documentation of care.

Qualifications

• Certifications: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate within 1 year - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• College Diploma: Nursing
• Work Experience:

Responsibilities

• Work within a team-driven setting to drive results and provide customer satisfaction to our clinicians, while being able to work independently on assigned tasks
• Ensures ordering providers office has entered appropriate orders and obtained insurance authorization and referral prior to scheduling or treating patients.
• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Performs ongoing supervison of patient response with each patient visit and documents in the patient medical record.
• Provides patient documentation via notes in electronic medical record according to department policy, including treatment notes and patient response to treatment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and standards of behavior.
• Entering and releasing therapy plans to coordinate care of patient population
• Communicates with physicians and pharmacists via phone or electronic medical record regarding patient updates and condition changes.
• Schedules appointments and effectively communicates appointment schedule and expectations to patients.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $34.02per hour - $55.36per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.