Infusion Nurse

Job Title: Staff RN Infusion Specialist - Carson City Location

Description:

Staff RN will report to Director of Professional Services/Quality Improvement Coordinator

Staff RN will provide high standard of nursing care based on the assessment and needs of each patient.

Staff RN will work cooperatively as a team player in the Home Infusion setting including patients’ homes, the Ambulatory Infusion Suite, and other healthcare sites of service.

Staff RN communicates effectively with co-workers, clients, family of clients, and all ancillary care providers.

Staff RN is dependable with attendance and punctuality requirements.

Staff RN exhibits a willingness to assist others, accept feedback and constructive input, seek ways to enhance customer’s experience and improve job performance.

Staff RN will uphold the quality standards required by Nevada Infusion by providing sound nursing judgment and exceptional customer service.

Staff RN will perform the job as directed and achieve an overall “Satisfactory” rating for the criteria outlined on the performance evaluation.

Staff RN will display a positive attitude, professionalism and loyalty to Nevada Infusion, acting ethically and honestly at all times.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Admit patients to service and complete necessary documentation.

2. Coordinate infusion therapies, i.e.; scheduling patients, assessing and
   Placing peripheral lines, midlines and PICC lines as appropriate.

3. Responsible for maintenance of peripheral lines, mid lines, PICC lines,
   Port-a-Caths, Groshongs, Hickmans and any other central venous access devices.

4. Responsible for teaching patient,family, caregiver to administer the intravenous therapy as well as care and management of their particular IV access.

5. Responsible for being on-call for patients on a rotational basis.

6. Attends in-services, performance improvement and staff meetings.

7. Evaluates home infusion services in accordance with the quality improvement program.

8. Understands and complies with the Nevada Board of Nursing and Home
   Infusion Therapy Standards.

9. Communicates with prescribers regarding patient’s conditions and clarifies orders as needed.

10. Communicates with pharmacy staff regarding patient’s conditions and changes.

11. Maintains thorough/appropriate documentation in patient charts.

12. Participates in on-going competency assessment process.

Requirements:

• R.N. with three (3) years clinical/hospital experience. B.S.N. or higher (preferred)
• Current R.N. licensure in the State of Nevada.

Driver’s License and Insurance: The employee must have at the time of hire and maintain through the term of employment a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. These documents will be checked annually and included in the employee’s personnel file. If the employee’s driver’s license is revoked and/or automobile insurance is expired, the employee must inform his/her supervisor and/or the Chief Operations Officer.

Physical:

1. Ability to lift, move, transport and position equipment or supplies/materials up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance

2. Range of motion and mobility of self by positioning or moving around the environment to include to include sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching.

3. Ability to communicate with patients, families, physicians, co-workers and visitors to be able to exchange accurate information regarding patient condition and health status. Ability to exchange and express information by means of language and communicate information effectively.

4. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

5. Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem- solving and decision making. Ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

6. Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

7. Ability to respond to emergency or crisis in a calm and professional manner as a team member or team leader to resolve the crisis or emergency.

8. Ability to work independently and perform routine and detail-oriented tasks. Ability to manage one’s own time.

9. Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

10. Ability to collect and analyze numerical, written data and verbal communication to reach logical conclusions and ability to determine the time, place and sequence of operations or action.

11. Ability to review, assess, record or type data quickly and accurately.

12. Ability to perform mathematical equations.

13. Ability to view and operate required equipment.

14. Ability to determine resources needed in order to provide quality patient care.

Environmental: The employee will primarily work inside during the work day in a temperature controlled environment at the pharmacy office but may be exposed to seasonal weather conditions and temperatures when making clinical visits or delivering to patients’ place of residence or other facilities. Outdoor conditions may include heat, cold, wind, rain, snow and ice and darkness and the employee must be able to walk, carry and drive in these conditions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $37.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Physical Setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person