Registered Nurse-Infusion (Per Diem, Part Time, Full Time-Washin

Description
Position Summary:
MUST BE I.V. CERTIFIED.
oThis position administers infusion nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in the alternate site, including but not limited to patient residence, infusion suites and/or the MD office. This is performed in accordance with the physician's orders and under the direction and supervision of the Director and/or Nursing Supervisor. The RN is responsible for implementing the nursing process in accordance with the professional practice and agency policy.

Qualifications (Required):

Education:
oGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Experience:
oMinimum 2 years experience in the provision of nursing care in an acute care facility.
oDocumented proficiency in Infusion therapy (I.V. certification).
oDocumented proficiency in chemotherapy administration (chemo certification).
oDocumented proficiency in PICC care and maintenance.

Knowledge and Skills:
Understands and adheres to established company policies and procedures.
Makes initial visits, processes orders, notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Initiates care, completes certification/recertification orders, and discharge summaries, if required.
Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
Regularly re-evaluates needs of the patients.
Counsels with the patient and family/significant others on nursing, teaching and related needs.
Inserts intravenous cannulas; administers prescribed intravenous solutions, medications, and blood products; monitors and maintains infusion sites and systems; evaluates response to prescribed therapy.
Complies statistics as requested to quantify, qualify, and justify.
Informs the physician and personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and Medical Social Worker, Nuritionist those patients requiring their specialized skills.
Prepares clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner per company policy.
Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs.
Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.
Participates in review of clinical records as assigned.
Gives total patient care as needed.
Takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Ability to speak effectively before customers and patients or employees of the agency.
Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and patient care concurrently

Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the principles, procedures and best practices related to this position.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient level of software proficiency in using PC software to support activities, especially Microsoft Office, CPR+.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with all employee levels.
The ability to work with confidential material and maintain confidentiality is required along with sensitivity to employee�s needs and data.
Careful attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills

Other (Required licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel etc.):
oRegistered Professional Nurse.
oMust have scheduling flexibility and be able to work overtime.

Other Requirements:
oGood mental and physical health as evidenced by a physical examination upon employment and per company policy thereafter.
oEvidence of malpractice insurance.
oRecent physical exam (including all titers and immunizations required by law).
oEvidence of a 2 step PPD.
oHepatitis B acceptance or declination.
o2 Professional references.
o1 Personal reference.
o2 forms of Identification.
oCertifications or proficiencies relating to the care of a patient including age specifications i.e. Pediatrics, geriatrics, adolescents care.
oDocumented proficiency in PICC placement.
oWork less than 30 hours a week, travel

NO RECRUITERS

Requirements
Qualifications (Required):

Education:
oGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Experience:
oMinimum 2 years experience in the provision of nursing care in an acute care facility.
oDocumented proficiency in Infusion therapy (I.V. certification).
oDocumented proficiency in chemotherapy administration (chemo certification).
oDocumented proficiency in PICC care and maintenance.

 

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