Registered Nurse - Infusion Services (Days), Sitka, AK

Mobile Health Team Inc•Sitka, AK

7d•$58•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Infusion Services for a 13-week travel assignment in Sitka, AK. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and positive patient experience.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years in immunotherapy/chemotherapy specialty medications
1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
Prior experience in Specialty is preferred.
Commission Corp Officers meet billet description requirements for a O-2 to O-3.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
Must have active Alaska license at time of submittal
Must have ACLS certification
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association during employment
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
Must have Flu Vaccine
Traveler must live at least 50+ miles away from the facility address they are working at.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and ability to use nursing information to develop an individualized nursing care plan.
Knowledge of regulatory agencies documentation requirement and ability to accurately and completely document clinical data.
Knowledge of a variety of nursing specifications related to specialties including, but not limited to, pediatrics, internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, mental health, geriatrics and palliative medicine. This includes age specific aspects of nursing care.
Knowledge of disease processes to recognize their effects, side effects and complications. This includes knowledge of the appropriate therapeutic nursing intervention along with the ability to perform complex nursing care based on the specific needs of the patient.
Knowledge of the pharmacology of various medications (both legal and illegal substances), their therapeutic effects, side effects and adverse reactions, oxygen therapy and airway management.
Skill in operating, maintaining, and caring for specialized medical devices and equipment used, including but not limited to cardiac, cardiovascular access devices, central lines, phlebotomy.
Skills in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
Effective leadership skills, in a healthcare environment.
Ability to independently operate IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, non-invasive blood pressure machines, AED computers and computer-based systems, utilize electronic health record, and electronic medication inventory system.
Ability to manage high patient volumes and manage multiple patients at one time.
Ability to use critical thinking skills, function independently and make decisions based on standards.
Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms which are not always apparent and to react promptly in emergency situations, including the implementation of life saving procedures.
Ability to provide good customer service with a patient-centered approach.
Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and oversees infusion patient referrals of tests and treatments to other offices or specialties for continuation of care while maintaining, reviewing, and documenting pertinent information in the patient’s chart.
Coordinates and oversees appointment scheduling for infusion patients.
Posts patient test and examination results, communicating with referring provider and infusion patients to complete circle of care.
Observes and reports infusion patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, immunizations, and procedures to referring providers, recording all pertinent information in the patient’s chart.
Assists with supervision of clinic staff, providing direction, guidance, and referral as necessary for optimal daily infusion patient care flow and utilization of resources.
Participates in staff development activities to maintain current professional knowledge and licensure.
Assesses and prepares the needs of each infusion patient.
Ensure prior authorization is initiated as needed per the patient referral for infusion services.
Administer specialty IV fluids via peripherally or centrally placed catheters, using infusion order sets as prescribed by patient’s referring specialist and/or primary care provider.
Maintain CVC, PICC, or other IV access devices per INS/ONS and facility guidelines.
Identify, assess, and diagnose problems through patient assessment and interactions; evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
Prepares for infusion patients prior to administration (i.e., reviews orders, effectively communicate with referring physician, oncologist, and pharmacy)
Develops and participates in educating patients and their families about post-discharge care programs.
Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to review the plan of care of the patient’s condition warrants.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
Keeps current on advances in oncology/infusion nursing care by participating in education programs.
Oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physician orders.
Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution, and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
Provides safe, effective, appropriate, and comprehensive infusion services to infusion patients as well as provides education and follow-up care after patients have been released from infusion therapy.
Support and maintain commitment with all patients, visitors, outside entities, and each other.
Fully uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care.
Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities and educational programs.
Comply with Hospital policies and procedures.