Infusion RN

Holston Medical Group Career • Kingsport, TN

7h

About The Position

If you are a motivated and reliable person with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, come join Holston Medical Group. We are looking for friendly, courteous employees to ensure a positive patient experience and welcome a teamwork environment. General Summary: The Infusion/Extensivist RN works as part of a team with physicians and other registered nurses providing care for patients with multiple complex medical conditions. Establishing IV access and/or port access using aseptic/sterile technique. Reconstituting and administering medications, fluids, and biologics. Monitoring of patient’s health conditions by evaluating the patient's conditions for signs/symptoms of allergic reaction, notifying the physician and fellow nurse team, administering treatment, providing constant support during recovery, and contacting EMS if necessary. Use of multiple types of medical equipment, completing wound care, order and schedule PICC placement, order and confirmation of home health services, educating patients and their families on health lifestyle changes with the goal of avoiding hospitalization if possible. Demonstrating strong decision-making/problem solving skills for best possible patient outcome .

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• BS/RN nursing
• 1-3 years experience performing infusion

Nice To Haves

• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Physical assessment of patient’s medical condition and/or status
• Medication reconciliation with patient and/or family member
• Proficiency in obtaining IV access and obtaining lab specimens
• Verifying provider orders prior to reconstituting of medication and administration
• Administer medication or fluids as directed by provider to patients utilizing intravenous methods (IV, Midline, PICC, Subclavian port)
• Review charts for potential drug interactions or other health concerns
• Monitor patients as they receive treatment to ensure vital signs are stable and document in medical chart
• Ensure that there are no complications or reactions to treatments being administered
• If there are reactions or complications, take immediate action to alleviate the reaction and contact the provider and/or nurse team for assistance
• Assist physicians during treatment procedures
• Educate patients and/or their family about their conditions and how to maintain hygiene of their infusion site
• Maintain/order additional equipment as needed in the infusion suite to ensure that the area has the necessary supplies
• Collaborate with physicians and other medical professionals regarding the care of patients and the intravenous infusions
• Perform data analysis and research as directed by the provider
• Contact insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations and shipment of medication

Benefits

• Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life and STD Insurance
• Health Savings Account Plan with company contributions
• Paid time off
• Paid Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees