Position Purpose
The Infusion Nurse plans, organizes, delivers and evaluates patient care needs to deliver IV biologic therapy medication in the Loveland and Greeley clinics. The Nurse provides education to our patients in a caring and skilled manner.
Monday-Friday schedule, no call, no weekends!
Essential Job Functions
- Administers IV biologic medications.
- Demonstrates solid knowledge of clinical skills needed for the clinical infusion area.
- Communicates/collaborates with infusion team members, providers and other CFG employees to facilitate patient care.
- Communicates professionally with patient, family and health care team.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding patients, employees, clinic and hospital records.
- Consistently charts patient care notes in an accurate and timely manner.
- Takes personal accountability for tasks and fosters teamwork.
- Responsible for calculating and accurately documenting the medication inventory counts on the medication log.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of care related items without over stocking.
- Ensure all care related equipment is maintained in a serviceable and cost efficient manner and plans for replacement as needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in patient cost support programs associated with biologic medications.
- Understand and adhere to all HIPAA regulations to maintain our patients’ privacy.
- Requires regular, predictable attendance.
- Flexibility is essential for success with CFG and on occasion, our employees may be asked to complete projects and tasks that could be outside of their normal scope of duties.
Required Competencies
· Uses high level organization/work management skills.
· Consistently maintains strong interpersonal communications. Shows compassion and understanding.
· Interacts professionally with all levels of the organization.
· Demonstrates clinical competence in GI.
· Uses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Possesses problem solving skills including conceptual and analytical skills.
· Promotes a work environment conductive to harmonious work relationships and high patient satisfaction.
· Demonstrated comfort with Windows-based computer systems.
· Experience charting and scheduling in an EMR system
Preferred Competencies and Experience
· Three or more years infusion nursing experience
Education and Certification
· Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
· Current BLS/ACLS required
· Current Colorado RN license
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
· Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend or sit for extended periods of time.
· Sitting-40% answering the telephone and working on the computer.
· Walking/standing-60% assisting patients/ delivering information to other
· departments/ speaking with physicians.
· Ability to speak clearly to be understood by patients and employees
· Ability to hear within normal range. Able to hear patients in a busy, noisy environment.
· Acuity near and far. Ability to see within normal parameters, and to distinguish colors.
· Works in a well lit heated/air conditioned environment.
· Work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Equipment used
Computer, printer, telephone, fax machine
Benefits
The Centers for Gastroenterology is proud to offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, a monthly HSA contribution, a 401(k) option with employer matching, 7 paid holidays, a personal holiday, a generous PTO package, a quarterly bonus program, an Employee Assistance program, voluntary accident and critical illness benefits, professional development opportunities, and of course, an awesome work environment!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Centers for Gastroenterology is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military, or veteran status
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $46.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Work Location: In person
