The Ambulatory Infusion Clinics provide infusion and injection services to patients referred from a variety of specialties including Rheumatology, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology and other non-oncology service lines. The infusion staff work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidenced-based, patient centered nursing care. The ten ambulatory non-oncology infusion chairs at the Center for Health & Healing 1 and six chairs at Immunology infusion Physicians Pavilion are open Monday to Friday.   

 

 

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

 

 

• Demonstrates competency in administration of antibiotics, immunologist, biologics, and other approved infusion therapies.
• Responds to acute illness using assessment skills and technical skills and immediately activating medical support.

• Documents in electronic health record all care provided, phone advice given, teaching provided, and infusions performed.
• Thoroughly documents all nursing activities according to compliance
• guidelines and on the same day that care is provided. Records medication start and stop times to ensure appropriate billing.
• Documents clearly and thoroughly so knowledge of patient’s condition and any psychosocial factors are clear to the next care provider.

• Coordinates care with all members of care team.
• Demonstrates competency in vascular access devices, blood draws and associated care and maintenance following policy.
• Anticipates the needs of patients and families.
• Assesses psychosocial and physical needs of the patient during all interactions.
• Engages appropriate team members to support the family throughout their experience.
• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English. Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information and tools.
• Previous Experience in ambulatory or infusion.

• Minimum two years of nursing experience with acutely ill patients
• Valid driver's license
• Completion of Infusion Nursing Society Fundamentals of Infusion therapy (FIT) modules certification during orientation period
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• At least 1-2 years of hospital nursing experience with direct patient care.
• Previous infusion experience preferred.
• CRNI
• INS Membership preferred
• Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information and tools.
• Recent Experience working in ambulatory infusion.    
• Certified Nurse Infusion certification.
• IV access proficiency. 
• Experience working with Central Lines, Port-a-cath.

 

 

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

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