Position Summary:
- This 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:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years experience in the provision of nursing care in an acute care facility.
- Documented proficiency in Infusion therapy (I.V. certification).
- Documented proficiency in chemotherapy administration (chemo certification).
- Documented proficiency in PICC care and maintenance.
Knowledge and Skills:
Understands and adheres to established company policies and procedures.
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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.
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Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
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Regularly re-evaluates needs of the patients.
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Counsels with the patient and family/significant others on nursing, teaching and related needs.
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Inserts intravenous cannulas; administers prescribed intravenous solutions, medications, and blood products; monitors and maintains infusion sites and systems; evaluates response to prescribed therapy.
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Complies statistics as requested to quantify, qualify, and justify.
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Informs the physician and personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
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Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
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Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
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Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and Medical Social Worker, Nuritionist those patients requiring their specialized skills.
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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.
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Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
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Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs.
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Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
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Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
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Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.
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Participates in review of clinical records as assigned.
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Gives total patient care as needed.
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Takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
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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.):
- Registered Professional Nurse.
- Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work overtime.
Other Requirements:
- Good mental and physical health as evidenced by a physical examination upon employment and per company policy thereafter.
- Evidence of malpractice insurance.
- Recent physical exam (including all titers and immunizations required by law).
- Evidence of a 2 step PPD.
- Hepatitis B acceptance or declination.
o 2 Professional references.
- 1 Personal reference.
- 2 forms of Identification.
- Certifications or proficiencies relating to the care of a patient including age specifications i.e. Pediatrics, geriatrics, adolescents care.
- Documented proficiency in PICC placement.
- Work less than 30 hours a week, travel