Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion PRN

AdventHealth • Mission, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides outpatient infusion nursing care. Responsibilities include assessing patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle needs; developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising individualized care plans; administering medications and treatments safely in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols; monitoring for adverse reactions; educating patients and families; and collaborating with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate care. The role requires sound clinical judgment, communication, critical thinking, and the ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities in a patient care setting.

An Associate Degree in Nursing, an active Registered Nurse license, and Basic Life Support certification are required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting are preferred. Additional requirements may apply depending on the assigned unit, patient population, responsibilities, and state.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a patient care environment.
• Knowledge of professional nursing care methods, standards, and procedures applicable to the assigned patient population and clinical setting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, team members, and other appropriate individuals.
• Clinical problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to EKG information when required for the assigned patient population or unit.
• English-language proficiency sufficient to perform essential functions safely and effectively, including communicating clinical information and documenting patient care.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based applications and applicable electronic systems.
• Ability to use clinical judgment and critical reasoning to assess patients, evaluate responses to interventions, and modify plans of care based on patient needs and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• One or more years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Additional certifications may be preferred or required depending on the assigned unit, patient population, and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, and regularly evaluate and revise the plans as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely according to physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, communication, and teamwork.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree