RN - Hospital Infusion

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

About The Position

The Hospital Infusion/PICC Nurse is a professional caregiver and member of the interdisciplinary team. The role coordinates and provides direct and indirect patient care, places PICC and Midline catheters, and uses the nursing process. Hours may vary depending on census and program needs.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
College diploma in Nursing.
Work experience in nursing.

Responsibilities

Understand department-specific indicators.
Interact with clients, caregivers, and families to assess needs, plan care, arrange services, monitor progress, and provide support and education.
Return PICC, Midline, and education documentation to the office complete and on time according to policy.
Complete visit notes and records of telephone conversations, and transmit them according to policy and timelines, including physician orders and admission, routine, supervisory, telephone, and discharge notes.
Ensure physician orders are written on time and corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to the timeline.
Practice sensitively to the needs of patients and families.
Provide care according to the plan of care and orders.
Act as a preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Communicate and coordinate with team members, sharing information to support a thorough assessment of patient and organizational needs.
Advocate for patients and significant others, seeking direction as needed.
Use literature reviews and collaboration with other institutions and Carle departments to inform changes in practice standards and improve quality and patient safety.
Understand and implement infection-control practices when placing and accessing PICC lines.
Gain and maintain proficiency in PICC line insertion.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and physicians.
Demonstrate leadership and involvement at the unit or department level.
Serve as a role model and resource for unit or department coworkers.