Infusion RN MHO in South Bend, Indiana at Beacon Health System

Reports to the Practice Manager or Director. Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients and assists doctor in all aspects of care following established standards and practices. Performs other activities necessary to the operation of the clinic.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients and assists doctor in all aspects of care following established standards and practices by:

• Performing general nursing care to patients and administering prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Preparing patients for IV infused medication in accordance with nursing standards.
• Checking rooms for supplies, preparing equipment and assisting physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Maintaining orderly and timely flow of patients; ensuring preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Greeting patients and preparing them for examination, taking basic history, and obtaining vital signs.
• Maintaining and reviewing patient records and charts, posting test results after review by physician, tracking test results. Informing patient of test results and recommendations. Charting all phone calls, advice, and other contact with patients.
• Completing HMO referral forms; transmitting information to insurance companies for preadmission screening or utilization review.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Preparing and maintaining trays or carts for special procedures, surgeries. Cleaning instruments as needed (sigmoidoscope, speculum, etc.). Ensuring proper consent forms are completed and signed prior to procedures or surgeries.
• Checking emergency cart on a monthly basis for expired medication and ensuring sufficient quantity of medication is available (as assigned).
• Auditing narcotics and reporting any discrepancies to supervisor (as assigned).
• Maintaining cleanliness of exam rooms, proper clean up of spills with special attention to body fluid precautions and contaminated waste per OSHA guidelines; following universal precautions.
• Informing proper personnel when medications and supplies need to be ordered.
• Preparing reports as required by departmental guidelines.
• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through successful completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of nursing, current license to practice as a registered nurse.
• CPR certification
• One year of related nursing experience.
• One year of medical office nursing experience is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to provide and evaluate patient care and competency in performing nursing care procedures, observations, treatments, and techniques used at the clinic. Also requires advanced knowledge of peripheral intravenous (IV) access procedures (i.e. use of cannulation devices, monitoring patient access, etc.).
• Requires knowledge of medical equipment and instruments (i.e. IV infusion pumps) to administer patient care and knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Requires analytical ability to assess the patient's needs, interpret data, provide patient care throughout the planned treatment, and to recognize medication allergic reactions (i.e. anaphylactic shock, adverse reactions, fever, chills, etc.).
• Demonstrates high level interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, medical staff, patients, family, and the public.
• Demonstrates ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations and to do so in a sincere and caring manner.
• Requires the organizational skills and office skills (i.e. filing, computer skills, record keeping system, etc.) necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Also requires the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and pay close attention to details.

Working Conditions

• Works in a clinic environment with frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, and bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to lift, carry, or transfer up to 50 pounds, to position and lift patients of various sizes and weights, to hold or position objects for prolonged periods of time, etc) to perform the essential functions of the position.