RN II-Infusion-PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Infusion nurses give patients medication and fluids via injection. Monitor patients, manage their tubing, maintain arterial catheters, and stay aware of potential drug complications, throughout the clinic visit.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as RN for one (1) year.
• Valid RN license.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of RN experience in specified area preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience and familiarity with infusion therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of the patient before, during and after the start of the intravenous medication.
• Determines appropriate venipuncture site and performs venous punctures and maintains the intravascular site including tubing and dressings.
• Monitors for infections, assess and treats patients for adverse reactions and complications, initiate emergency therapies.
• Initiates, monitors, and terminates therapies including medications, antineoplastic agents, investigational drugs, and blood products.
• Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocols, including vital signs up to every 15 minutes, and physician's orders.
• Provides education to patients and families regarding intravenous treatment and post discharge instructions.
• Documents all patient-directed activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level