Job Description

Location: 1725 W Harrison St; Suite 309, Chicago, IL 60612

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Multiple Sclerosis Center

Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Work Schedule: 8 Hour Shifts - Monday to Friday

Summary:

The Infusion RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Infusion RN 2 is a nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence based interventions. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Nursing required.

• Current State of Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse required

• At least one year of nursing experience required.

• Current Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification OR the ability to obtain the Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within six months of hire/transfer date may be required for some departments.

• Basic computer skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Epic/EMR experience

Preferred Experience

• National certification preferred.

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

Evidence Based Interventions

• Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.

• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action. Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.

• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.

Relationships and Caring

• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.

• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.

Critical Thinking

• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.

• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences. Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.

• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.

• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.

• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.

Leadership

• Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.

• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.

• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.

• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

• Provides infusion support including biologics and supportive medications.

• Continues to contribute to a positive patient outcome by providing expert assistance with critical procedures for patients

• Administers medications, treatments and provide extensive patient/family education

• Provides guidance and support and direct workflow of clinical staff

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Infusion RN 2 - Multiple Sclerosis Center

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 12429