Infusion Nurse

UPMC Chartwell is seeking a skilled and dedicated Infusion Nurse to join their Ambulatory Infusion Team. As a key member of the team, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the comfort of their own homes.

• Coordinate and perform skilled nursing care for patients in the home setting
• Participate in teaching patients and significant others home medical management
• Provide leadership by working cooperatively with staff to establish priorities and goals of patient care
• 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
• 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
• 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)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran