Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Join Cleveland Clinic as an Infusion Clinical Registered Nurse. This role is crucial to support patients and fellow caregivers through the provision of complex infusion care at home. An Infusion RN (Registered Nurse) for the Home Infusion team supports patients by telephonic and virtual visit education, choosing the appropriate supplies and education tools to help patients manage their complex care. Also, this role requires collaboration with other members of the internal health care team including pharmacists, physicians, nurse educators, and community-based home health organizations. Caregivers in this role are encouraged and supported to pursue advanced training in infusion related topics.

The Ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Has experience with infusion, home care, or nutrition.
• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) is preferred.
• Has strong skills with intravenous and enteral access management, infusion supplies, and pumps.
• Has exceptional communication skills via telephone and is able to navigate multiple computer programs to document patient care.
• Can be self-motivated and work under minimal supervision in stressful situations.

The infusion RN will rotate to 1:6 Saturday's responsibility and 1:6 weeks of on-call responsibility. This RN will be primary focused at the BOC (Business Operation Center) in Independence. There will be opportunities to see patients at the bedside at both the main campus and community hospitals; approximately 10% of their time will be at bedside. Caregivers in this role are encouraged and supported to pursue advanced training in infusion related topics including the ability to earn their CRNI, CNSC or other nursing certifications. The department will support their annual dues to professional organizations and their study materials for national certifications.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate training, education and infusion pump connection services to home infusion patients to facilitate timely discharge from acute and long term care settings.
• Collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, physicians and pharmacy staff to resolve infusion and supply problems efficiently and effectively.
• Documents in a timely, thorough and accurate manner in the electronic health record.
• Triages pump problems and catheter related problems with patients and caregivers.
• Facilitates the development of infusion policies and procedures for Cleveland Clinic Home Care Services that reflect current, evidence-based guidelines to ensure patient safety.
• Creates and maintains relationships with case managers, nurse managers and staff from Cleveland Clinic Health System and contractual clients to support the mission of Cleveland Clinic Home Care Services and patients we serve.
• Develops working relationships with home health agencies in the communities served by Cleveland Clinic home care services, home infusion pharmacy, to facilitate competent home care nursing coverage for our patients.
• Develops interactive teaching methods for home infusion p0atients to promote safe, independent care.
• Continuously evaluates infusion products, supplies and protocols to be used in the care of home infusion patients.
• Actively participates in national nursing, nutrition or infusion organizations advancing the care of home infusion patients.
• Leads company performance improvement activities including infection control.
• Participates in competency enhancing activities tied to company goals and objectives.
• Participates in weekend, holiday and on-call rotations when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred.

• Masters of Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Certifications:

• Current licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred. If not certified upon hire, must obtain either Certification within two years of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.

Competencies (Complexity of Work):

• Skilled at intravenous and enteral access management, infusion supplies and pumps
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-motivated and the ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Organization and detail-oriented, excellent written and verbal skills and current computer skills.

Work Experience:

• Recent nursing experience with strong IV skills required.
• Home health experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility, grasping, bending, reaching, sitting, standing

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.