RN Infusion Therapy PRN

Trinity Health • Nampa, ID

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About The Position

The RN Infusion Therapy nurse provides patient-centered nursing care at Saint Alphonsus Health System. The role includes assessing patients, educating them, developing and evaluating plans of care, administering and evaluating medications, communicating patient status with other caregivers, and providing measures to alleviate pain. Nurses are expected to follow hospital safety policies, professional standards, Idaho State Board of Nursing regulations, and unit-specific technical requirements. The role requires competent care for assigned age groups, safe operation of patient care equipment, accurate documentation of services and supplies, and advocacy for patients’ rights.

New graduate nurses begin at Level I and are expected to advance to Level II after successfully completing their first year and meeting department criteria and competencies. Experienced new hires with at least one year of experience begin at Level II. Level II status is expected to be maintained, with opportunities to advance on the Professional Development Ladder when criteria are met.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• Multistate license holders must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days of hire.
• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required; ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS.
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Responsibilities

• Meet the medical center’s Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards, including interpersonal communication and professional conduct with colleagues, other departments, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to competently care for assigned age groups: neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, as applicable.
• Ensure accurate documentation of services and supplies provided to patients.
• Comply with hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Perform and document comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Educate patients based on assessed needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care based on patient needs.
• Communicate patients’ current status and plans of care to other caregivers verbally and in writing.
• Prepare, administer, and evaluate the effectiveness of medications.
• Operate patient care equipment safely.
• Advocate for patients’ rights.
• Provide nursing measures to alleviate or reduce pain.
• Demonstrate therapeutic communication and establish therapeutic and professional boundaries.
• Integrate knowledge, experience, professional standards, and hospital policies into nursing practice.
• Meet unit-specific technical skills and practice according to Idaho State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity for growth throughout Saint Alphonsus Health System and Trinity Health
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed