RN Clinical - Arcadia Infusion - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Infusion Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

Additionally, the Infusion RN will also provide therapeutic care to patients in the outpatient setting with an emphasis on administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, and other therapeutic IV infusions and injections. This role may be required to float to various locations for coverage and volume needs, including expected to learn the various locations workflows.

Essential Duties:

• Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process
• ASSESSMENT
• Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival to receive therapy
• DIAGNOSIS
• Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis
• PLAN
• Maintains problem list, medication list, and allergies list
• INTERVENTION
• Administers medications as ordered safely and efficiently utilizing appropriate precautions as necessary
• Administers chemotherapy and biotherapy by following correct procedure by policy
• Delegates tasks based on others scope of practice and competency
• Acts as patient advocate as seen by intervening for effective management of side effects
• DOCUMENTATION
• Documentation is complete and correct on all forms
• Assessment and screening at each appointment including pain scale and review of possible side effects
• Consents signed for all invasive procedures and the administration of blood products
• Ensures medication is double-checked and documented fully and accurately
• EDUCATION
• Provides patient and family education as needed based on treatment plan or change in condition
• EQUIPMENT
• Maintains B/P machine
• Maintains IV infusion pumps
• Maintains continuous patient monitor
• Monitors volume of equipment alarms
• Correctly identifies and notifies appropriate department about defective equipment
• COMMUNICATION
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by:
• DH to inpatient area or department report for urgent patient care situations
• Appropriate patient/family interactions
• Effectively triaging phone calls
• Utilizing e-mail system
• SBAR
• ORGANIZATION
• Manages time effectively
• Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities
• Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime
• OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
• National Patient Safety Goals
• Uses two patient identifiers (Full name and date of birth)
• Does not use unapproved abbreviations
• Uses procedural time out for invasive procedures
• Uses appropriate communication between providers
• Completes medication reconciliation
• Maintains audible alarms
• Hazardous waste management
• Biohazard
• Medication Sharps
• Chemotherapy
• HIPPA
• OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas)
• JCAHO (continuous survey readiness)
• Critical values are written, read back, and shared with appropriate provider
• Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed, dated, and diagnosis included
• Maintains a safe work environment for self and others
• QUALITY MEASURES
• Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities
• Relief charge nurse
• Nursing committees/councils
• Educational workshops
• Membership in ONS
• Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials
• Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned
• Professional certification
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelor's Degree Degree in Nursing (BSN) required upon hire.
• *AA Degree in Nursing accepted in lieu of BSN Degree if hired prior to 3/2021.
• Req 2 years RN experience in a related healthcare setting
• Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
• Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow, and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Master's degree Degree in Nursing or related field, or in progress
• • Master's Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Pref Oncology focus experience strongly preferred
• Pref Experience administering chemotherapy and/or other types of infusions.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy
• If no certification upon hire, one must be obtained within 90 days of meeting eligibility criteria.
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)
• If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Hourly Rate Range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 - $87.45.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.