RN - Expanded Care Infusion PV1

Position Highlights: Expanded Care Infusion

• Number of beds on unit: Infusion unit that with 10 infusions spaced, 9 chair spaces and 1 infusion room
• Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): 18 months to geriatric, multiple diagnosis from all outpatient care provider departments. We provide infusions, injections, laboratory services, picc line insertions and many other process to help assure patients remain in outpatient setting. We help serve patients that have multiple sclerosis, Chron's disease, blood disorders, infections, along with many more chronic and acute illness.
• Nurse to Patient ratio: 30-40 patients per day (equivalent to about 10-15 patients per nurse per day
• Department culture and resources: Small unit with close team that strives to provide efficient care and flexibility to our Carle patrons. The team relies on good communication within the team due to phone triage, in person appointments, and the unique needs of high cost dollar medications for major illness diagnosis. Our team needs to rely on each other as we usually only have 3 nurses working in the department per shift. We resource pediatric child life services, Stat nurse for IV infusion needs, PICC line insertion team, Chemo and inpatient pharmacy, and outpatient clinic departments to support our patients.
• Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: IV insertion skills a must, PALS, ACLS, Chemo certification (obtained within 6 months of hire), phlebotomy techniques (taught on orientation), phone communication, customer service skills, and critical thinking based on orders provided. Use of plum pump, removal of CADD chemo pumps. Basic BLS.

***Sign on Bonus $10,000 RN >1yr external applicants only ***

The Expanded Care nurse is a specialized infusion registered nurse who acts as a professional caregiver as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The nurse will also promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to administering chemo and removal of chemo pumps, IV infusions/injections, IV antibiotic teaching, blood products, therapeutic phlebotomies, coordination and provision of direct and indirect patient care, and the documentation of care.

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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