Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in Henry Ford Health's outpatient infusion center at its Jackson hospital campus, providing specialized care to a diverse patient population receiving intravenous medications and therapies. Services include iron infusions, biologic therapies, intravenous antibiotics, hydration treatments, and other non-chemotherapy infusions. The clinic is primarily nurse-managed, with front desk staff supporting scheduling and coordination. The nurse administers infusion therapies, initiates and maintains peripheral IV access, performs PICC and midline dressing changes, and accesses and deaccesses implanted ports. The role also includes monitoring patients during treatment, providing education, and coordinating and delivering compassionate, quality care. Using the nursing process, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care; delegates, supervises, and documents care and teaching; communicates relevant information to the healthcare team; and identifies and implements solutions when patient goals are not being met.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
- Health care provider certification (BCLS).
- Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver compassionate, quality patient care.
- Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Administer infusion therapies, including iron infusions, biologic therapies, intravenous antibiotics, hydration treatments, and other non-chemotherapy infusions.
- Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access.
- Perform PICC and midline dressing changes.
- Access and deaccess implanted ports.
- Monitor patients throughout treatment and provide education.
- Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
- Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
- Identify and implement solutions for variances from patient goals.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Collaboration with diverse teams.
- Continuous learning and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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