Registered Nurse (PRN) - Paragon Infusion Centers

Elevance Health•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (PRN) at Paragon Infusion Centers, a member of the Elevance Health family, is responsible for the administration of all ordered therapies. This role involves performing duties within the scope of practice, adhering to facility policies, INS Standards of practice, and approved protocols. The nurse will complete the admission process, perform physical assessments, document patient data, and educate patients and families. They will also ensure medication orders are accurate and up-to-date, and maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

Requirements

Requires an ASN or ADN and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Requires a current unrestricted RN license in applicable state required.
Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.
Satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position and Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Experience with IVs preferred.
Port, PICC, and Peripheral Line experienced preferred.
Medication mixing experience preferred.
Titration experience preferred.
Medical insurance terminology knowledge preferred.
Exceptional time management skills preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs duties within the Nurse’s scope of practice, the facility’s policies/procedures, INS Standards of practice, and approved facility protocols.
Administers ordered therapies according to prescriber order, facility protocols, INS standards and company policy and procedures.
Completes admission process as directed by Center Director.
Performs physical assessment on each patient as warranted and for new consults as warranted by the patient diagnosis. Refer to the NP on duty for complete physical assessment as needed.
Documents all pertinent data in the patient’s medical record.
Reports all significant changes or observations to the Center Director and is responsible for the follow up on any problem which is identified.
Evaluates the patient’s response to therapy and documents this finding in the medical record.
Educates patients and/or family members regarding therapy plan.
Ensures that all medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate and up to date prior to treatment.
Understands and adheres to all applicable state, local and Federal laws and / or regulations including maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA laws/regulations.