Title:  Registered Nurse II - Ambulatory Operations

Summary

Competent level professional nurse who is a proficient in delivering care in the ambulatory care setting. Uses past and current nursing experience to care for infusion patients. Serves as a resource/mentor for Licensed Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurse I's and unlicensed staff members.

The ideal candidate will be a team player and demonstrate commitment to clinical care.  Must be flexible on working hours.  Have prior familiarity and use of EMR systems.  Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills; written and verbal communication skills in English, and ability to work and multitask in a fast paced medical environment.  This ambulator clinic sees up to 40 patients per day on average with each nurse seeing 6 to 8 patients on a daily basis.

Job Duties

• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and a positive patient experience.
• Adheres to the scope of practice as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. 
• Follows an individualized therapy plan provided by the medical provider (Physician/APP) for each patient .
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical infusion skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
• Professional assessment skills as applied to the patient, family/support system, and environment.
• IV medication administration including but not limited to: IVIG, Ocrevus, Remicade, etc.
• Able to perform peripheral or central line access for appropriate administration of medications.
• Resourceful in various infusion pumps such as the Braun Infusomat Pump.
• Practices nursing with high respect for individual, cultural, spiritual  and economic differences.
• Communicates effectively and in accordance with BCM requirements.
• Reports significant changes in patient status to physician/APP and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with patient needs.
• Maintains patient records showing systematic assessment, IV lines, nursing note, discharge instructions, etc.
• Participates in department meetings as scheduled.
• Documents legibly and according to BCM documentation guidelines and standards.
• Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in urgent/emergent care situations. 
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for patients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Notifies manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control.
• Recognize allergic reactions in order provide swift and competent care. 
• Familiarizes self with most common infused medications used in the infusion suite.
• Participates in the orientation of new clinical staff.
• Exemplifies team player mentality with the ability to withstand daily work stressors.   

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Two years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Degrees in lieu of experience will not be accepted.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Infusion experience.
• Must be proficient in Intravenous (IV) catheter placement, port accessing and removal of these devices.