Purpose: Plans, organizes, delivers and evaluates patient care needs to deliver IV biologic therapy medication in the Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley clinics.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Administers IV biologic medications.
2. Demonstrates solid knowledge of clinical skills needed for the clinical infusion area.
3. Communicates/collaborates with infusion team members, providers and other CFG employees to facilitate patient care.
4. Communicates professionally with patient, family and health care team.
5. Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding patients, employees, clinic and hospital records.
6. Consistently charts patient care notes in an accurate and timely manner.
7. Takes personal accountability for tasks and fosters teamwork.
8. Responsible for calculating and accurately documenting the medication inventory counts on the medication log.
9. Maintain adequate stock levels of care related items without over stocking.
10. Ensure all care related equipment is maintained in a serviceable and cost efficient manner and plans for replacement as needed.
11. Demonstrated proficiency in patient cost support programs associated with biologic medications.
Required Competencies:
· Uses high level organization/work management skills.
· Consistently maintains strong interpersonal communications. Shows compassion and understanding.
· Interacts professionally with all levels of the organization.
· Demonstrates clinical competence in GI.
· Uses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Possesses problem solving skills including conceptual and analytical skills.
· Promotes a work environment conductive to harmonious work relationships and high patient satisfaction.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current BLS/ACLS required
Current Colorado RN license
Experience:
Prefer three or more years infusion nursing experience
IV certification
EMR system experience
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
1. Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend or sit for extended periods of time.
2. Physical demands:
Sitting-40% answering the telephone and working on the computer.
Walking/standing-60% assisting patients/ delivering information to other
departments/ speaking with physicians.
3. Ability to speak clearly to be understood by patients and employees
4. Ability to hear within normal range. Able to hear patients in a busy, noisy environment.
5. Acuity near and far. Ability to see within normal parameters, and to distinguish colors.
6. Works in a well lit heated/air conditioned environment.
7. Work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Equipment Used:
1. Telephone
2. Computer
3. Fax Machine
4. Copier
Benefits: CFG is proud to offers employer paid medical premiums with a medical expense reimbursement program as well as healthy HSA contributions. Dental, vision, life insurance and identity theft protection are available to purchase. We enjoy a very generous 401(k) Plan with employer matching, 8 paid holidays, a generous PTO package, a quarterly bonus program, an Employee Assistance program, professional development opportunities, opportunities for internal growth, and of course, an awesome welcoming work environment!
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Centers for Gastroenterology is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.38 - $43.15 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Clinic
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- infusion: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road