Infusion Team Nurse (RN)-HIT

Company: Sutter Health
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

On any given day, Sutter Care at Home (SCAH) touches the lives of thousands of individuals by bringing health care directly to our patient's home - where most people chose to receive their care.

Sutter Care at Home is one of the largest not-for-profit home health care and hospice agencies in Northern California. Founded in 1906, SCAH is committed to compassion and excellence through home health care, hospice, home medical equipment and respiratory care, home infusion therapy, private and geriatric care, Lifeline medical alert services and community flu and wellness programs. Serving more than 150,000 patients in 23 counties each year, Sutter Care at Home clinicians partner with our patients for better health.

Through competitive wages and benefits, flexible schedules, innovative care models, new technologies, and tuition reimbursement - Sutter Care at Home strives to be your "employer of choice."

Sutter Care at Home is the home health care and hospice affiliate of Sutter Health, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health care systems.

The Infusion Team Nurse provides skilled nursing services specific to the needs of infusion patients, including instruction and evaluation in the home, to a designated group of patients under physician direction. The Infusion Team Nurse is accountable to the Infusion Team Leader for ensuring that the plan of care is implemented following professional standards of care and agency specific protocols.

Primary intended coverage area: North and Central San Mateo County - Daly City to Redwood City

Education:

RN graduate from an accredited curriculum. Bachelor's degree in nursing or health related field preferred.

Licensure:

Current California RN license; valid California drivers license with proof of current auto insurance; current BCLS/CPR certification. CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse in Infusion) preferred.

Experience:

One year experience in an acute care setting required; experience with infusion therapy is strongly preferred. One year of experience in a home health position preferred, preferably in infusion therapy. Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.

Knowledge:

Basic knowledge of infusion services and infusion clinical standards of care and practice. Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care. Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for infusion home care diagnoses. Knowledge of safety and infection control principles in relationship to infusion therapy. Knowledge of state and federal home care regulatory guidelines preferred.

Special Skills/Equipment:

Infusion, phlebotomy/venipuncture experienced and trained. Chemotherapy trained is preferred. Current California RN license. Valid California driver's license and access to a reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance. Demonstrated clinical assessment skills in relationship to infusion therapy. Ability to recognize the special needs of infusion patients and others in the home. Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner. Ability to problem solve during after hours on-call coverage via phone triage. Ability to determine via phone triage when a nurse needs to make an unscheduled home visit to a patient. Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.

Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager. Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home's strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor. Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements. Responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications. Must have reliable transportation.

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