Description Summary:

Responsible for providing parenteral therapy to stable, adult outpatients in a hospital-based outpatient infusion center, as well as patients under Norwalk Health Services Corporation auspices.,

Responsibilities:

1.

Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria A:

Adheres to established Nursing Standards of Practice to include: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation

Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria B:

Practices according to unit-based protocols

Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria C:

Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy and procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed

Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria D:

Follows chemotherapy administration according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed;2.

Patient and Family Education Criteria A:

Assesses learning needs of patient and family or significant others

Patient and Family Education Criteria B:

Plans and provides appropriate instruction

Patient and Family Education Criteria C:

Assesses and documents effectiveness of teaching;3.

Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A:

Participates in unit-based activities and

Norwalk Hospital Committees Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B:

Attends staff development continuing education programs, JCAHO and OSHA programs annually

Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C:

Maintains and updates educational record

Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D:

Participates in professional organizations;4.

Leadership Criteria A:

Maintains a positive working environment through personal example and fostering teamwork

Leadership Criteria B:

Facilitates patient care and delegates responsibilities to other team members to provide therapeutic environment

Leadership Criteria C:

Assumes role of charge RN and demonstrates independent solving and decision making skills

Leadership Criteria D:

Demonstrates good organizational and prioritization skills, able to assist in orientation and teaching of nursing personnel;5. Performs other duties as assigned.;6. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.;7. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values;8. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance;9. Performs other duties as required.

Education Skills Experience:

Required:

Current CT RN license required. Associate's degree in Nursing required. BSN preferred. Experience in the field of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Oncology and IV Therapy preferred. Oncology Chemotherapy and Biological Therapy Certification required within 90 days of start date. Basic Life Support Certification required.

Minimum Experience:

zero to six months

Desired:

Excellent IV insertion skills. Working knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents as well as advanced technical clinical familiarity with indwelling cental venous catheter devises. Working knowledge of the CQI process and ICD-9 codes. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently in a close team setting and under the guidance of the Medical Director.

Other Information:

Required:

Current CT RN license required. BSN preferred. Experience in the field of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Oncology and IV Therapy preferred. Oncology Chemotherapy and Biological Therapy Certification preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required.;

Minimum Experience:

zero to six months;

Desired:

Excellent IV insertion skills. Working knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents as well as advanced technical clinical familiarity with indwelling cental venous catheter devises. Working knowledge of the CQI process and ICD-9 codes. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently in a close team setting and under the guidance of the Medical Director.;,

Working Conditions:

Manual:

significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:

Some occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment:

Generally pleasant working conditions

Credentials:

RN,BLS Company:

Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit:

391

Department:

Outpatient Infusion Center Exempt:

No Salary Range:

$41.00 - $76.16 Hourly