Infusion Center RN/Registered Nurse

White Plains Hospital
Title: Infusion Center
Registered Nurse
Job Code:

300223,
Department/Location: Cancer Center

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt
Reports to:

Infusion Center Nurse
Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager, the Infusion Center Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Infusion Center Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Infusion Center Registered Nurse assesses patient's needs, plans care, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and Infusion Center philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He/she demonstrates a great deal of flexibility, leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Shows flexibility in job responsibilities and function to insure the appropriate care for the outpatient infusion center patients
Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning including referrals to appropriate community resources
Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions
Collaborates and communicates with the health care team, patients and families
Integrates patient rights into work practice
Utilizes and monitors methods of Infection Control
Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives
Completes competency requirements
Attends mandatory in-services
Attends staff meetings as required/requested
Utilizes cost containment practices
Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physicals
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York State license & registration
BSN (or MSN) required for all RNs hired after 1/1/18.
Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care
ACLS required (as of June 1, 2021)
BCLS certification through the American Heart Association is required
All registered nurses and advanced practice nurses providing direct oncology care must demonstrate one of the following:
Current cancer-specific certification in the nurse's specialty by an accredited certification program. Oncology nursing certifications that qualify include, but are not limited to: AOCNP®, AOCNS®, AOCN®,
BMTCN®, CPHON®, CPON®, CBCN® OCN®
or
Ongoing education by earning 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours every 3 years (maintained by department manager)

Three years RN experience is preferred
Chemotherapy RN experience preferred
Successful completion of Chemo-Immunotherapy course preferred
Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Programs
Core Competencies
Clinical proficiency Ability to multi-task
Teamwork Adaptability
Communication skills Problem-solving skills
Planning and organizing Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills Judgment and decision-making Stress tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time.
Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods
Frequently moves/transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device/equipment
Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions
Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital
Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times
Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices
Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.
Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.
Primary Population Served
Check appropriate box(s) below:
Neonatal (birth - 28 days)
x Patients with exceptional communication needs

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
x Patients with developmental delays

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
x Patients at end of life

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
x Patients under isolation precautions
x Adult (18 - 64 years)
x Patients with cultural needs
x Geriatric (> 65 years)

All populations
x Bariatric Patients with weight related

Non-patient care population

comorbidities
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Salary Range: $108,220 - $142,150 (Based on FT employment)