RN Infusion Therapy- Temporary Position

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, 0.3 FTE, Day Shift position. The starting pay ranges from $39.41 to $54.19, based on experience. Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and 3/4 point of the range, based on experience. At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program
Current Minnesota registered nurse (RN) license
Current BLS/ACLS certification
Experience and comfort with initiating intravenous (IV) catheters and administering IV medications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Certified Registered Nurse Infusionist (CRNI) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Works with the referring provider and infusion staff to effectively develop a plan of care including treatment, monitoring, and administration of infusion therapies.
Follows established “best clinical practice” guidelines, order sets, protocols, and quality measurements, and completes quality measures data duties.
Coordinates infusion services with ancillary services as needed including, but not limited to, laboratory, radiology, pathology, surgical services, and social services.
Develops patient care plans with emphasis on patient education to ensure understanding, agreement, and positive outcomes.
Performs pre-infusion chart reviews including, but not limited to, coordination with the business office and pre-operative RN’s to determine patient eligibility for infusions and authorization of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) medications.
Provide assistance and expertise to other departments when needed regarding IV’s, infusions, and protocols.
Learn and become proficient in starting, maintaining, and trouble-shooting venous access catheters that are large-bore and have extended dwell times.
Other duties as assigned.