Infusion Center RN - (Full-Time)

The Iowa Clinic•West Des Moines, IA

64d

About The Position

The Infusion Center RN provides individualized nursing care throughout infusion treatment. The role includes reviewing treatment plans, laboratory values, treatment parameters, and provider orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medications. The nurse collaborates with pharmacists, providers, care coordinators, and support staff to deliver timely and safe care. The nurse administers infusion therapies, manages vascular access, assesses and monitors patients before, during, and after treatment, and responds appropriately to infusion reactions. The role also includes educating patients, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and preparing select infusion medications through countertop compounding in accordance with organizational policies, USP standards, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program required.
Minimum of 3 years of RN experience in infusion services preferred.
Excellent IV skills required.
RN license in the state of Iowa required.
BLS certification required.
State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certification required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
Review treatment plans for completeness and accuracy before administration.
Verify laboratory values, treatment parameters, and provider orders before administering medications.
Collaborate with pharmacists, providers, care coordinators, and support staff to ensure timely and safe patient care.
Administer infusion therapies in accordance with provider orders and organizational policies.
Safely access, maintain, and de-access implanted ports and other vascular access devices.
Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access as appropriate.
Perform patient assessments before, during, and after treatment.
Monitor patients for infusion reactions and intervene appropriately.
Educate patients about medications, side effects, treatment expectations, and symptom management.
Document assessments, interventions, patient education, and responses to treatment in the electronic medical record.
Prepare select infusion medications through countertop compounding in accordance with organizational policies, USP standards, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable safety requirements, maintaining accuracy and quality.