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Job Details
Company Name : US Digestive Health
Company Location : Reading, PA 19610
Job Position : IV Infusion Nurse – LPN/RN – PRN
Job Category : Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Description :

INFUSION NURSE LPN/RN

SUMMARY The Infusion Nurse (LPN) provides intravenous therapy through the performance of venipunctures, insertion, care and infusion parts, patient/caregiver education and administration of intravenous medications consistent with the policies and mission in a clinical physician office setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional nursing care to RGI patients in the infusion room.
• Acting as a liaison between the providers and the patient.
• Assumes the role of patient advocate.
• Keeps all patient information, practice information, and staff information strictly confidential
• Performs routine work under general supervision
• Follow established procedure, referring all new or unusual questions/concerns to a manager
• Acts as a patient advocate, ensuring a setting that protects the rights of the patient and provides an atmosphere that does not compromise the patient’s physical or mental well-being, safety, or dignity
• Patient administration and education on all aspects of Remicade
• Prepare and monitors laboratory protocols for all patients on Remicade therapy
• Patient billing and scheduling of Remicade according to Remicade Protocol
• Maintains a list of patients currently on Remicade
• Orders and maintains supplies for infusion room
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of concern to physician and communicates in a timely manner.
• Communicates relevant information to physician, Manager of Clinical Operations, nursing staff to maintain continuity of care.
• Ensures the comfort and safety of each patient
• Deal compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients, their families, physicians, and fellow RGI staff
• Handle incoming patient calls concerning medical concerns and symptoms for RGI providers for infusion related issues.
• The provider (physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant) is then notified of medical problem (s) either in writing or by phone depending on urgency of problem (s). A response is then called to the patient with the provider’s instructions.
• Identifies an emergency situation and is able to effectively triage problems.
• Call, e-mail, or fax prescription refills or renewals to pharmacies as per provider orders
• Directs the chart to the scheduling department for scheduling of outpatient procedures.
• Consistently shows ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
• Maintains detailed, thorough and accurate documentation of all phone conversations in patient’s record and have signed off by both physician and nurse practitioner, as applicable.
• Communicates relevant information to provider, supervisor, fellow phone nurses, and all other RGI staff to maintain continuity of care.
• Demonstrates good judgement and reasoning when investigating and solving problems.
• Demonstrates ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.
• High energy, organized, and independent

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania with a minimum of 3 years nursing experience.
• Clinical expertise with infusions dialysis gastroenterology nursing preferred.
• Certification in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology desired
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patient and their families, other employees, and physicians
• Strong people skills
• Good communication ability
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• LPN with IV certification will be considered

COMPUTER SKILLS

• AllScripts exp a plus
• Microsoft suite

*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check. In addition, a drug screen will be required. TB testing will also be required for all patient-facing roles.

EEO Statement

At US Digestive Health, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. US Digestive Health is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

US Digestive Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading, PA 19610: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location