## RN, Infusion Clinic, CasualApply: Detroit, MI: Part time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R-101902# **About Us:***Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.*With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.# **Job Summary:**Provide general nursing care to patients under the direction of physicians.# **Job Description:**## **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Perform and document in the electronic medical record patients’ vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations) height, weight, allergies; alert physicians of any abnormalities in vital signs or appearance* Instruct or assist patients in specimen collection, tests and procedures* Prepare patients for physical examinations* Assist Physicians with or coordinate patient treatment, procedures and surgeries* Perform venipunctures, IV therapies and injections according to physicians’ orders or patient emergencies* Dispense medications as prescribed by physicians; document medication orders in medevant or electronic medical record* Document in the medical record complete and accurate summaries of care given, including procedures performed and observations made* Schedule/coordinate testing, treatments, x-rays, consultations with/referrals to health care providers, inpatient admissions* Review laboratory/test results; recognize abnormal laboratory/test results and notify physicians* Contact patients with test/procedure results* Review physicians’ discharge instructions and follow-up appointments with patients* Call in prescriptions/refills to pharmacies for patients as directed by Physicians* Educate and counsel patients and family members on health conditions, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas* Check diagnostic laboratory forms and physicians’ orders on patient’s record for accuracy and completeness* Maintain clinical areas to ensure the necessary medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals are stocked and available* Answer telephones, direct/triage patient calls, take messages, relay messages/information to the appropriate personnel; contact patients regarding test results and recommended follow-up* Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice**Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:*** Associate Degree in Nursing required* Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred* Current Michigan Registered Nurse License* Current BLS Certification* 8 – 10 years’ RN experience required, preferably in an ambulatory care setting* Med-Surg background, preferably in Oncology, Neurology, Rheumatology or prior experience in an infusion clinic.**Skills and Abilities:*** Knowledge of nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care* Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPPA regulations* Knowledge of Public Health Code and Michigan Nurse Practice Act preferred* Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations* Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)* Good analytical and judgment skills* Ability to use computer software programs and systems* Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data* Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time**Safety Requirements:*** Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures**Working Conditions/Schedule:*** Hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be requiredWayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer