Infusion RN

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Clinic Administrator or Physician, and according to established procedures, provides care to patients and families. Responsible and accountable for the care provided regardless of whether it is provided solely by said nurse or if by the nurse and others under his/her supervision. Implements and coordinates the steps of the nursing process, involves the patient in decision making relative to care and is responsible for making nursing care judgements and acting upon them.

Collaborates with Physicians in the management of prescribed medical plan of care. Involves implementation of the physician prescribed regimen, evaluations of patient response to the regimen and communication to the Physician of changes in the patient’s status. Functions under protocol which extend responsibilities for medical management activities. Coordinates the patient plan of care with nurses, Physicians and other members of the Health Team and agencies within the community, to provide an integrated and comprehensive approach to care delivery.

Responsible for participating in educational, quality assurance and research activities. Additionally, the Registered Nurse acts as a consultant, sharing his/her clinical expertise and knowledge with other health care providers and members of the community. Performs clinical management functions specifically delegated by the Clinical Manager. The nurse participates in organizational planning and decision making which affects patient care and Ambulatory Service operations.

The Registered Nurse also participates in related nursing, medical and hospital committee activities. Practices within the framework of the philosophy, objectives, policies procedures and standards of the Hospital and his/her remote Ambulatory center. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

• Responsible to the Clinical Manager, maintains competence as defined by clinical service experience and credential requirements, and provides nursing care to patients.
• Implements and coordinates the steps of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, prescription, intervention and evaluation.
• Delegates, supervises and coordinates nursing care activities provided by personnel such as Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Orderlies and Technicians.
• Implements the prescribed medical regimen, evaluates patient response and advises the physician of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Performs extended functions in accordance with written Rhode Island Hospital protocols and policies.
• Participates in clinic and departmental level collaborative activities such as joint case presentations and grand rounds.
• Collaborates continuously with the patient, family, Physician, nurses and other health team members to integrate, evaluate and ensure continuity of the plan of care.
• Identifies and makes referrals to health team resources within the hospital and community; serves as a consultant to others.
• Provides, coordinates and documents teaching for patients and families related to management of the health problem, health promotion and rehabilitation.
• Seeks out and participates in activities leading to self‑growth and professional development.
• Updates knowledge of professional, medical and technological developments and incorporates these into clinical nursing practice.
• Participates in educational activities such as conferences, seminars and orientation of new staff.
• Works with facility members of affiliated nursing educational programs to integrate clinical opportunities for student care within the plan of care management.
• Participates in clinic and departmental quality assurance activities such as monitoring…