Infusion Nurse

UPMC Chartwell is seeking a skilled Infusion Nurse to join their dedicated team in the Pittsburgh area. As an Infusion Nurse, you will coordinate and perform skilled nursing care for patients in the home setting.

• Participate in Chartwell Pennsylvania's Performance Improvement Program.
• Represent self in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Attend scheduled patient care conferences, in-services, departmental meetings, etc.
• Take on call responsibility as assigned to provide 24 hour availability, and provide these services in accordance with established protocols.
• Support the marketing efforts of the center by assisting the sales team and providing educational programs to referral sources, as requested.
• Set high goals or standards of performance for self.
• Display a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times.
• Participate in the activities of the Performance Improvement Program.
• Submit all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Take professional responsibility for self-protection during required work in potentially hazardous situations (i.e., handling of cytotoxic agents, handling of blood and body fluids).
• Maintain courteous demeanor at all times.
• Promote Chartwell culture by providing quality, comprehensive services to all customers through a team approach.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly.
• Make sure that work meets quality standards.
• Provide infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients.
• Show pride in work.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
• Complete work on schedule.
• Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures.
• Complete all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional licensure, certification and health requirements as well as demonstrating clinical competence of orientation programs, etc.
• Take initiative to present ideas/suggestions to management.
• Provide pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate.
• Participate in the orientation of other nurses or center personnel, as requested.
• Demonstrate reliability and follow-through on all assigned tasks.
• Communicate to supervisor, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate, any changes in the patient's condition.
• Utilize appropriate communication lines in relaying problems, concerns, questions, and ideas.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively and maintain expected productivity.

• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing required.
• B.S.N. preferred.
• 1 year previous specialized home health experience preferred.
• 1 year clinical experience involving infusion therapy, including patient assessment skills, and venous access skills.
• CPR certification required.
• PICC training preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to assume a flexible work schedule.

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Automotive Insurance.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Driver's License.
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.