Position Summary The Staff Nurse I (Infusion Nurse) provides direct patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and the Relationship-Based Care model. This role integrates Shared Leadership, Evidence-Based Practice, and standards of nursing excellence to improve patient outcomes while functioning as an interdisciplinary team member in support of unit and organizational goals. The Staff Nurse I upholds the mission, vision, and values of the University of Illinois Hospital and adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, compliance programs, policies, procedures, and all regulatory and accreditation standards. This position requires a Registered Nurse with experience in IV infusion therapy and knowledge of transplantation. Practicing under the supervision of transplant physicians and surgeons, responsibilities vary by assignment and may include care of patients in kidney, pancreas, liver, and/or small bowel transplant programs. Duties & Responsibilities Complete required orientation program and unit-specific competencies. Administer and monitor all infusions in the outpatient transplant clinic. Provide pre-donation testing as needed to evaluate living donors. Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family. Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Infusion Nurse facilitates with order entry, verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and /or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record. Engages and obtains information from patient and /or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan. The Infusion Nurse will also collect critical lab results and escalate to appropriate providers Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patient’s changing needs. Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback. Attends and participates in QAPI, listing, department, and multidisciplinary planning meetings and other meetings as needed. Collaborates with other nurses and physicians to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and student. Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health’s values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean safe, and therapeutic environment. Initiates, conducts, and analyzes evidence based practice research to improve patient care outcomes. Serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resources to other nursing staff and students. Obtains Transplant Certification or Nephrology Certification within 2 years of employment. Provides nursing cross coverage and assistance in the Transplant Clinic with patient education, staple and suture removal. Assist with orders entry, result follow up and other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
