Roles and Responsibilities
ContinuumRx is currently recruiting a Registered Nurse to work in a hybrid role in our Columbia, MD infusion suite as well as in a Home Infusion Nurse role.
Registered Nurses working in our Ambulatory Infusion Suites/Centers work directly with patients and perform intake, vitals, infusion, and injections, documenting in the Electronic Health Record.
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Assess and document the health status of the patient Provide intake including vital signs, medication reconciliation and health history
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Prepare patients for infusion or injection.
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Deliver infusions or injections in accordance with prescribed protocols and organization guidelines
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Ensure patient care is documented in the Electronic Health Record
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Keep environment clean and disinfected after each patient use
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Demonstrate a commitment to improving the quality of patient care
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Assist in maintaining medical inventory and supplies
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Reinforce patient and family education regarding disease processes and treatment side effects
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Work collaboratively with clinical and front desk staff to ensure highest level of patient care Assist with audits and regulatory function
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Openly communicate with referring/prescribing providers, such as order clarification, patient status, and plan of care Work at multiple facilities within the market as needed
Registered Nurses working as a Home Infusion Nurse work directly with patients in their home.
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Uses the nursing process to care for and/or educate individuals in the promotion and maintenance of health.
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Uses systematic critical-thinking to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment.
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Responsible for coordinating and managing aspects of infusion nursing care as ordered by the physician.
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Delivers care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team.
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Submits required documentation of care within required time frame including initial assessments, visit encounters, patient education.
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Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration and communicates urgent clinical findings in a timely manner.
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Maintains annual competencies
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Maintains privacy, security and confidentiality of patient, staff and organizational data
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Fosters a non-discriminatory work environment in which care and services are delivered in a sociocultural sensitive manner.
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Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, while demonstrating strong work ethics to meet goals and provide stellar customer service to patients.
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Travel to assigned territory as needed with willing flexibility to meet patient needs.
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Availability for assisting with On-Call responsibilities, as needed. ("Taking Call/Being On-Call")
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Display neat, clean, professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
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Complete understanding of confidentiality with respect to Company proprietary information as well as information concerning patient/client care; complying with all federal and state laws as apply to confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI); and following HIPAA guidelines regarding readily identifiable protected health information
Qualifications and Experience
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Excellent IV Skills
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Experience and strong familiarity utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
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Proficiency with standard office software applications - Outlook, Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, internet and mobile applications
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Demonstrate a commitment to improving the quality of patient care Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other medical staff
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Strong leadership skills, self-confidence, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
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Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
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Exceptional active listening skills
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Experience in an infusion setting preferred
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Current, active and in good standing registered nurse license in the state of employment
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A friendly personality with good people skills including team collaboration
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Current BLS CPR certification
