Infusion RN

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Infusion Nurse, you will administer intravenous (IV) therapies and medications, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.Every day you will assess needs, manage infusion devices, meticulously prepare and administer medications, educate patients, and monitor for complications.To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical assessment, precise technical proficiency, compassionate communication, and adherence to sterile and safety protocols.

- RN performs patient assessments; provides direct patient care and administers treatments and medications; instructs patient and family in various self administered treatments and procedures; documents assessments, observations and interventions; demonstrates professional growth and conduct; maintains equipment and supplies and initiates and maintains IV therapy

- Accurately and timely schedules acceptable appointments/ procedures per patient expectations and as outlined by department supervisor; Accurately competes and documents ROI, HIPAA and other forms; Retrieves and prepares patient medical information as needed; Accurately documents, calculates and safely administers all medications after obtaining a physician's written order; Accurately obtains, interprets and documents all patient vital signs; Proactively ensures medications are current and all expired meds are quickly and properly disposed of. Narcotics logs and all QC controls are consistently in compliance

- Proactively involves others as appropriate in planning and prioritizing. Quickly seeks assistance from leadership when unsure of what to do, how to handle a situation or how to accomplish something. Consistently keeps self informed and prepared for any situation.

- Utilizes and maintains equipment properly to minimize repair and service calls, maximize equipment longevity and increase cost effectiveness.

- Applies safe work practices and precautions for chain of infection control.

Job Requirements

Required

- Clear and current CA Registered Nurse (RN) license

- Current BLS through American Heart Association

- ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration certification

Preferred

- Prior chemo mixing experience preferred

- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification preferred

Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130+ clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality, patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals, along with our joint ventures and partnerships, we offer a robust, state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve .We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

One Community. One Mission. One California