(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Infusion Pharm - 139789

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Registered Nurse provides care in the home and/or at the ambulatory infusion suite for skilled nursing assessment and nursing care with a focus on IV therapy. Main activities include administering parenteral medications, providing patient education, maintaining IV catheters, and performing lab draws.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously, consistent with the ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the practitioner level.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent RN experience in Home Infusion, Ambulatory Infusion Suite, or Specialty Pharmacy Infusion.

• Hands-on experience delivering infusion therapy independently in home or outpatient settings.

• Demonstrated proficiency in IV starts (peripheral and central access), PICC, port, and central line care, medication administration, and patient monitoring.

• Demonstrated ability in providing compassionate, patient-centered nursing care, adapting clinical skills to diverse home and community environments, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

• BSN.

• Four (4+) or more years of recent experience in Home Health or Home Infusion.

• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification.

• Knowledge of the administration of biological agents and chemotherapy.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.