Registered Nurse-HCH Infusion Case Manager

Allina Health

17d • $43 - $59 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Nursing is the assessment and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.

Works alongside the care team screening clients and/or population for healthcare needs and developing a client-focused case management plan.

Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree in Nursing
• 2 years RN experience
• Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree-Health care related field (RN, PT, OT, etc)
• Case management experience
• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) preferred
• Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains vascular access devices in accordance with current best practice guidelines, including maintenance of current vascular access devices or for the insertion of appropriate peripheral vascular access devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers to appropriately infuse home intravenous or subcutaneous medications in the home setting.
• Responsible for safe administration and monitoring of patient for intravenous medications required to be administered by nurse per departmental policy (i.e. biologics).
• Assesses home environments for safe medication administration.
• Ensures accurate documentation and appropriate plans per accreditation standards.
• Obtains venipuncture laboratory specimens in accordance with best practice.
• Coordination, and collaboration of care for patients to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
• Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
• Collaborates with patients and families to set realistic, measurable outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement strategies and to improve care quality and efficiency.
• Implements interventions in a safe, timely, appropriate manner and escalates the patient to higher level of care if indicated.
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Engages in self-evaluation of practice on a regular basis, identifying strengths and goals for professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree