Nursing Jobs in Cranberry Township, PA

Infusion RN Registered Nurse - AHN Cancer Institute - AGH - Full Time

Company Allegheny Health Network Job Description GENERAL OVERVIEW This job will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care by managing complex care of treatment and clinic patients. Working closely with healthcare teams, this job will ensure the safe and effective management of oncology patients including the management of treatment related side effects, chemotherapy side effects, and symptom management. This role will provide complex care coordination, as well as providing care and management for non-oncology patients with complex care needs. Essential Responsibilities Administer intravenous therapies Execute the safe administration of intravenous therapies following established protocols and guidelines. (40%) Monitor patients during infusion therapy Assess patients for any adverse reactions or complications, ensuring a secure and monitored environment. Collaborate with healthcare professionals Work with physicians and other team members to develop and implement patient care plans, contributing to a collaborative healthcare approach. Ensure compliance and safety Adhere to infection control practices and safety standards during all aspects of patient care to maintain a secure healthcare environment. Participate in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of advancements in infusion therapy and healthcare practices. Educate patients and families Provide thorough education on infusion therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care techniques to enhance patient understanding and engagement. Maintain accurate patient records Ensure meticulous record-keeping of infusion details and patient responses to uphold comprehensive patient documentation. Other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Required High School/GED Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). CPR certification Substitutions None Preferred Bachelor’s degree in nursing / BSN Experience in IV Therapy Experience in Oncology Experience in Chemotherapy administration Experience in Ambulatory care Infusion Therapy Certification Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice

NURSE EXTERN - 7 TOWER TELEMETRY

Independence Health System Butler, PA

All shifts. Hours: Varies Minimum 4 shifts per 4 week schedule (32 hours) Under the direction of the Registered Nurse Preceptor, the Nurse Extern’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communicating with all members of the health care team to assure patient goals are being met and coordinated, providing excellent customer service while supporting the patients and families physical and emotional health. Education Minimum: Currently enrolled in a Registered Nurse Program approved by a State Board of Nursing: BSN Program. A student must be entering their senior year and have completed at least the medical/surgical clinical component of his/her educational experience. Diploma/Associate Program - A student entering their final year of nursing school. Must present proof of continued enrollment and passing grade in nursing classes each semester until graduation andis in good academic standing. Preferred: N/A Registration/Certification/Licensure : Healthcare Provider CPR and Act 33/73 clearances Experience Minimum: None. Preferred: None. Other Requirements : Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications.Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc. Status : Non-Exempt Physical Requirements: The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr) Constant : (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function. Non-Material Handling Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT Walking * - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT Sitting * - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL Stooping * - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL Bending * - To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT Twisting * - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT Climbing * - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A Stairs * - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL Kneeling * - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL Squatting * - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL Crouching * - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL Crawling * - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL Reaching Horizontal * - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT Reaching Overhead * - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT Grasping * - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT Finger Manipulation * - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT Seeing * - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Hearing * - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Repetitive Upper Extremity Use * - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A Material Handling Pushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from theperson. FREQUENT 20# - 50# Pulling * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards theperson. OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Lift * - Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Lift * - Waist to shoulder FREQUENT Up to 20# Lift * - Shoulder to overhead FREQUENT Up to 20# Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) FREQUENT Up to 20# Environmental Factors Working alone - N/A Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL Constant interruptions * - FREQUENT Working with hands in water * - FREQUENT Use of power tools - N/A Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A Exposure to vibration - N/A Exposure to dust - N/A Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - OCCASIONAL Working with bloodborne pathogens * - OCCASIONAL Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand PhysicalDemand MetLevel Examples of similar activity intensity Sedentary toLight 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-playwith children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf(carrying clubs). Heavy to VeryHeavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailinghay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood. As relates to this position: Sedentary to Light - N/A Medium * - FREQUENT Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A