McKesson
Job Location :
Vancouver,WA, USA
Posted on :
2025-01-01T06:51:05Z
Job Description :
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually everyaspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, andservices that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focuson the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, makean impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as weshape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. Ifyou want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.**McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 asdefined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodationrequests.**McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives ofpatients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touchthe lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics andinstitutions all over Canada. But were so much more than a distributioncompany. Weve automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 milliondoses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcareproviders and patients count on us for a full range of services thatcontribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.At McKesson Canada, you'll help us carry out our mission to improve lives andadvance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industrythat's vital to us all.**Job Summary**Position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to individualsincluding the intravenous or injection administration of biologics or otherspecialty pharmaceutical products and promotes patient health by completinghealth reviews prior to treatment, reviews patient files and collaborates withphysicians and multidisciplinary team members as required, with the end goalof providing medical therapies or self- administration teaching to patients inan ambulatory setting.The nurse uses critical thinking, therapeutic communication and clinicaldecision making skills to assess, plan, implement, educate and evaluate thepatients' health situation throughout their treatment therapy.**Location(s):** Surrey, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Kamloops, and Abbotsford**Specific Responsibilities*** Assessing the health status of patients using a pre-screening process that covers contraindications, objective and subjective data, to determine eligibility in receiving medical therapies.* Insertion of peripheral intravenous or establishing access via central lines using sterile technique and best practices from the standards and practices of the college.* Studying patient files and prior post-administration records to understand patient's history.* Handling and reconstituting biologic or oncology medication as per manufacturer and Heath Canada guidelines.* Following provincial College of Nurses standards and guidelines on medication administration.* Identifying patient care requirements; educating and providing counseling.* Promoting patient independence; answering questions and teaching patients to understand their condition and medication.* Documenting patient care services and managing records in accordance with INVIVA policies.* Following INVIVA and nursing philosophies and standards of care.* Following patient specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events.* Reporting adverse events in accordance with manufacturer specific requirements, Health Canada and INVIVA policy.* Providing medical therapy monitoring and post administration observation and assessment.* Maintaining knowledge of medical therapies as per Health Canada's Product Monograph.* Maintaining knowledge of INVIVA policies and procedures.* Participating with drug and clinic audits upon request.* Following drug accountability requirements as per INVIVA policy and standard operating procedure.* Actively participates in training and mentoring of new clinic staff.* Completing training as required by INVIVA on: products and services, policies, technology, quality assurance and communications.* Maintaining quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice**General Responsibilities*** Maintaining continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.* Establishing a compassionate environment and supporting patients.* Maintaining and protecting patient confidentiality.* Maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.* Ensuring proper operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.* Maintaining clinic medical and stationary supply levels.* Maintaining up-to-date professional and technical knowledge by completingattending educational workshops.* Maintaining a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem- solving methods.* Contributing to team effort and corporate goals.**Minimum Qualifications*** 2+ years of relevant experience, degree or equivalent* RN with the College of Nurses of British Columbia, Canada. Must be a member in good standing**Key Competencies*** Infusion certification or equivalent experience a must* Maintains CPR certification* ACLS certification is an asset* Maintains yearly practice membership with provincial College of Nurses Association must be in good standing* Ability to work at various clinics depending on region* If applicable - maintains yearly professional liability insurance (Ontario applicants)* Critical care specific designation is an asset* Professional designation* Registered Nurse* Excellent assessment and clinical decision-making skills* Clinical, nursing and listening skills* Ability to work autonomously and proficiently, especially in emergency situations* Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues and customers* Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment* Team player* Ability to work in a computerized environment (i.e. computer, MS Office, email, and electronic patient records)* Adaptable to different kind of corporative environmentAt McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities weserve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a TotalRewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical,mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve thedifferent needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are thehealthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits atMcKesson, please [click here.](https:www.mckesson.caenlife-at-mckesson)As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensationpackage at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, includingperformance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations,and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such asan annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.**McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.**The material contained herein is provided for informational purpose only. Allopen jobs offered by McKesson on this recruitment system are subject tospecific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications,and preferred experience are determined by a subsidiary, office or departmentwithin the company which is offering the position, and all positions aresubject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This wouldinclude immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and anyother applicable government permissions or compliance.The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, eitherexpressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding thecompleteness of information contained on this site or in any referenced links.While McKesson attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the informationis effective only as of the time and date of posting.McKesson is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in itsworkforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and willaccommodate applicants needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughoutall stages of the recruitment and selection process.The information on this site is for information purpose only and is notintended to be relied upon with legal consequence.Current employees must apply through internal career site.**Join us at McKesson!**
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