Resource Nurse- Oncology Infusion Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description

Essential Functions:

This position coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for all therapy types: antibiotics, blood, chemo, injections, pump refills.
This position has direct responsibility of ensuring timely and quality documentation in the permanent medical record for clinical, legal, and reimbursement purposes
This position participates in clinical activities necessary for patients receiving infusion therapy on continuous pumps; for PICC/Midline services; nurse education and specialty drug education as needed.
This position participates in patient/staff education and all other areas of total patient care to optimize outcomes.

This includes:

Review/monitor patient charts monitoring & reporting documentation
Account charging & Good Catch/ADR
Patient admission into computer systems according to policy procedures
Inventory maintenance
Assist with billing
Consults ancillary areas as needed

Requirements:

The incumbent must be currently licensed in the state of Mississippi and must have a minimum of three years nursing experience and/or one year Oncology experience (preferred). The incumbent must exhibit a broad knowledge and skills in a variety of patient diagnoses and ages as well as infusion therapies and must have good oral and written communication skills. The incumbent must be competent in IV therapy, chemotherapy, pediatric injection, and pump operations. Chemotherapy experience is preferred and must complete chemotherapy certification program. Experience in home IV administration is desirable. About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.