Clinical Infusion & Research Nurse

M.I.N.D•Farmington Hills, MI

1d•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision and according to established policies and procedures, registered nurses develop and implement plan of care for patients, communicates patient outcomes to healthcare team, completes assignments/tasks with appropriate follow-up, develops teaching strategies for patient/family, and maintains current knowledge in neurology.

Requirements

Related responsibilities, experience of 1 – 2 years as a Registered Nurse.
BLS and ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
Registered Nurse Licensed by the State of Michigan.
Participates in all training and continuing education required by the center.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs assessment of patient. Interviews the patient concerning problems and symptoms, noting vital signs and medical history of patient.
Able to start and manage IV and subcutaneous therapies.
Assists providers as needed, always keeping lines of communication open.
Observes study protocols, follows institutional study compliance and maintains data flow for study coordinators.
Checking and/or creating order notes for billable services and then routing order to provider for co-signature.
Assists team with managing ketamine infusions.
Assists team with managing patients pre and post twilight sedation.
Unpackages perishable medications promptly, inventories medications, rotates stock and properly disposes of outdated products.
Checks inventory controls levels of medications and supplies and places orders to ensure adequate supplies. Helps team to order supplies and medications as needed.
Collaborates with providers in identifying psychosocial needs of patients and makes necessary contacts to establish outside resources for appropriate referral.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures done by nursing personnel at MIND.
Administers medications (PO, IM, SQ, IV)
Performs EKGs
Confirm orders in EMR system
Document in EMR system
IV start skills
Phlebotomy: drawing, testing, spinning and separating lab samples (with use of centrifuge), Sending them out (packaging appropriately in specified containers)
Proper use of vital sign machines, IV pumps
Schedules follow up appointments, testing appointments, infusions, etc.
Maintains supplies and equipment
Performs headache treatments under specific orders from providers
Performs testing including pregnancy tests, dipsticks for infections, etc.
Educates patient/family in office regarding all disease modifying therapies and infusions
Educates patient/family about disease processes and utilizes appropriate resources
Performs assigned clerical duties which may include filing, typing and scanning.
Anticipate and provide comfort measures for patients throughout the day (i.e. provide blankets, water, snacks, position changes, transfer assistance, assistance to the restroom, etc.).
Assist with opening and closing duties per team directives.
Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, making copies, sending faxes and other office work.