Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, USA
13 hours ago
Infusion RN Registered Nurse - AHN Cancer Institute - Allegheny General Hospital - Full-Time
**Company :** Allegheny Health Network **Job Description :** **GENERAL OVERVIEW:** This job will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care by managing complex care of treatment and clinic patients. Working closely with healthcare teams, this job will ensure the safe and effective management of oncology patients including the management of treatment related side effects, chemotherapy side effects, and symptom management. This role will provide complex care coordination, as well as providing care and management for non-oncology patients with complex care needs. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** + **Administer intravenous therapies:** Execute the safe administration of intravenous therapies following established protocols and guidelines. (40%) + **Monitor patients during infusion therapy:** Assess patients for any adverse reactions or complications, ensuring a secure and monitored environment. (20%) + **Collaborate with healthcare professionals:** Work with physicians and other team members to develop and implement patient care plans, contributing to a collaborative healthcare approach. (10%) + **Ensure compliance and safety:** Adhere to infection control practices and safety standards during all aspects of patient care to maintain a secure healthcare environment. Participate in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of advancements in infusion therapy and healthcare practices. (10%) + **Educate patients and families:** Provide thorough education on infusion therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care techniques to enhance patient understanding and engagement. (10%) + **Maintain accurate patient records:** Ensure meticulous record-keeping of infusion details and patient responses to uphold comprehensive patient documentation. (10%) + Other duties as assigned or requested. **Q** **UALIFICATIONS:** **Required** + High School/GED + Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate + Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate + Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate + Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). + CPR certification ​ **Substitutions** + None **Preferred** + Bachelor’s degree in nursing / BSN + Experience in IV Therapy + Experience in Oncology + Experience in Chemotherapy administration + Experience in Ambulatory care + Infusion Therapy Certification **_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to_ _indicate_ _the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not_ _contain_ _a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications_ _required of_ _employees to do this job._ **_Compliance Requirement_** **_:_** _This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral_ _expectations as_ _set forth in_ _the code of business conduct and company policies._ _As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be_ _protected at all times_ _.  In connection with this, all employees must_ _comply with_ _both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines_ _established_ _within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. _ _Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to_ _comply with_ _the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._ Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Req ID: J268507
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