Infusion RN - Infusion Services - FT (24 Hours) - DAYS

Minidoka Memorial Hospital•Rupert, ID

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Infusion Therapy setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, able to perform basic wound care nursing duties.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing
Current state Registered Nurse Licensure in Idaho
Current ACLS Certification
Current BLS certification
Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer knowledge.
Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Current PALS certification
Knowledge of a variety of basic wound care techniques with the ability to perform procedures as needed

Responsibilities

Administer therapy IV fluids directly into the patient's veins or via peripherally inserted central catheters.
Provide education and follow-up care after patients have been released from therapy.
Seek and evaluate information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
Responsible for the scheduling of appointments.
Ensuring co-signing of outside orders.
Plan and implement pre-treatment preparations, obtaining vitals, and cleaning of equipment.
Actively seek patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop appropriate care including needed education.
Use assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized care.
Collaboratively plan and prepare patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
Direct the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination and collaboration as appropriate.
Demonstrate the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within scope of licensure, provide accurate & timely documentation, and understand legal implications of care delivery.
Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Interact professionally with patient and family and involve patient and family in the formation of their care.
Follow the seven (7) medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Maintain current knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
Maintain a respectful relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services and workshops; show responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain management techniques. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management.
Ensure preauthorization is done and within effective date.
Responsible for data abstraction and chart reviews.
Understand basic workflow and processes of wound care to perform nurses’ duties when needed.
Take on-call for wound care on weekends when needed on a rotational basis.
Review orders for accuracy with proper dates and signatures.
Actively engage in quality improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.