Lead, Infusion RN Chartwell

Lead, Infusion RN – Chartwell

Join UPMC Chartwell as a Lead RN in the home infusion team, based in Oakdale, PA. The role includes skilled nursing care, leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with staff and referral sources.

Location:

Oakdale office; travel to hospitals; 9 am–5:30 pm with on‑call duties.

UPMC offers an extensive benefits and total rewards package.

• Perform on‑call duties to provide 24‑hour availability.
• Communicate with supervisors, physicians, and other healthcare providers; build rapport and present ideas to management.
• Ensure professional safety during hazardous situations (cytoxic agents, blood and body fluids) and maintain licensure and certifications.
• Oversee home health agency clinical infusion competencies and ongoing education of home care staff.
• Participate in Performance Improvement, education committees, and department meetings; aid in new product selection.
• Lead change initiatives and orchestrate complex projects.
• Provide infusion, pre‑discharge patient assessments, and other skilled nursing care; document patient care promptly.
• Perform nursing supervisor duties as needed; supervise infusion nursing staff.
• Convey relevant information to management on external developments and opportunities.
• Support marketing by assisting sales with referral processes at hospitals.
• Mentor new nursing staff and provide ongoing guidance.
• Develop and present CE programs to referral sources as requested.
• Assist supervisor with supervisory visits and competence validation of nursing staff.
• Assume leadership duties in the absence of the Nursing Supervisor by scheduling hospital teach‑ins and home visits.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BSN preferred; graduate of accredited nursing school.
• Current state RN license (PA). Multistate license accepted under the Nursing Licensure Compact.
• Minimum of 5 years specialized infusion home health experience.
• CPR certification required (AHA standards, skills demonstration within 30 days of hire).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; may be required for travel.

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver’s License
• Current licensure in the state where the facility is located or in a multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.