Infusion Center RN - (Full-Time)

The Iowa Clinic•West Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Infusion Center Registered Nurse at The Iowa Clinic assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care. The nurse reviews treatment plans for completeness and accuracy, verifies laboratory values, treatment parameters, and provider orders before medication administration, and collaborates with pharmacists, providers, care coordinators, and support staff to ensure timely and safe care. The role administers infusion therapies according to provider orders and organizational policies, manages vascular access, and monitors patients before, during, and after treatment, responding appropriately to infusion reactions. The nurse educates patients about medications, side effects, treatment expectations, and symptom management, and documents care and patient responses in the electronic medical record. The position also prepares 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.
RN license in the state of Iowa.
BLS certification.
State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter Certification.
Excellent IV skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years RN experience in infusion services preferred.
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.
Provide patient education regarding 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 according to organizational policies, USP standards, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable safety requirements.