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), Education: 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.
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.
