Ambulatory Infusion RN PD -Health Delivery Management-17262

Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Location: Chicago, IllinoisBusiness Unit: Rush Medical CenterHospital: Rush University Medical CenterDepartment: Home Infusion SolutionsWork Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)Shift: Shift 1Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).Pay Range: $40.30 - $48.33 per hourRush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.SummaryThe Ambulatory Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) is an experienced RN, responsible for identifying patterns of patient responses and care coordination, while undergoing active infusion therapies in the Rush Home Infusion Specialty Department. The Ambulatory Infusion RN plays a crucial role in delivering patient-centered care, promoting wellness, and supporting patients and their families for the duration of care. The Ambulatory Infusion RN contributes to the efficient operation of ambulatory care facilities and strives to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to every patient they encounter through collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team. This person exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.Responsibilities Evidence-Based Intervention

• Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during all episodes of care according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards and organizational policies and procedures.
• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.Relationships and Caring
  • Provide individualized nursing care to clients based on their unique healthcare needs, preferences, and lifestyle.
  • Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through practice communication, acknowledgement of patient and family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.Critical Thinking
    • Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
    • Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
    • Assess patients pre-, intra-, and post-infusion therapies documenting medication administration, patient assessment, and treatment outcomes.
    • Ability to assess and respond to suspected hypersensitivity reactions in the home infusion setting.Technical Expertise
      • Provides safe, competent patient care within the framework of the home infusion setting, utilizing an array of technologies to meet individual patient needs
      • Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
      • Maintains infusion-specific competencies related to peripheral IV placement and management, central venous catheter (CVC) access and dressing changes, and port access and dressing changes.Leadership
        • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, and allied healthcare providers, to develop and implement personalized care plans for clients.
        • Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
        • Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
        • Actively participates within clinic and department quality improvement/ quality assurance initiatives.Other InformationRequired Job Qualifications:
          • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
          • Three years' nursing experience.
          • Earned Nursing Degree at the Baccalaureate level or higher for those hired after January 1, 20
          • All transfers to Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to the transfer.
          • Current CPR Certification.
          • Analytical ability.
          • Communication skills in order to lead and teach.
          • Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
          • The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.Preferred Job Qualifications
            • National Certification
            • Personal Transportation needed to get to each clientPhysical Demands
              • Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
              • Ability to lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
              • Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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