Infusion Nurse Manger- Chicago, IL - Travel

Overview

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Manager, Infusion Nurse.

This position is based in the Chicago, IL area and requires up to 75% travel across local and nationwide clinic-based locations.

Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care and evaluation by following established professional standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. Provides support to management to achieve department goals and objectives and serves as support to nurses within assigned area.

• Assists with recruiting, onboarding and training new nurses.
• Travel to GI Alliance infusion sites as required for staffing, training, education and assessment of sites and nurses.
• Ensures infusion centers within their assigned division meets quality and compliance measures.
• Ensures adequate nursing resources at each location/division.
• Travel as needed for on-site training and new infusion center implementations.
• Provides direction and leadership to ensure nursing care delivery is in accordance with company policy and procedures; ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation entities and works collaboratively across teams and functions to ensure an optimal and standardized patient experience.
• Assures that all patient-related documentation, and clinical and departmental reports, are accurately completed, submitted and/or filed in a timely manner, according to internal and external regulatory requirements and in support of the billing process. Corresponds with leadership team on employee/HR issues, departmental issues and any service issues.
• Be available for physician office infusion nursing coverage when required.
• Travel between locations as needed.
• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on nursing practice guidelines, company policies, INS standards of practice and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Maintains accurate inventory of all medications.
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Responsible for administering all medications: PO, IV, SC, IM as prescribed.
• Coordinate and execute treatment plans for patients.
• Schedule follow-up appointments.
• Will collaborate with GIA Research department as required.
• Other duties as directed or assigned.

• Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited institution required, BSN preferred. RN license in good standing required. Current BLS. PALS within 3 months of hire. CRNI preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant nursing experience. Minimum two (2) years of infusion experience. Minimum one (2) year as a nurse leader or equivalent leadership experience.

• Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, INS standards of nursing practice and GIA policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
• Knowledge of common safety…