RN- IV Infusion Therapy/Infusion Therapy (32/D)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MA

5d•$37 - $82

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 32hpw; 8-hour shifts, FLEX 7a to 3:30p, with start times varying up to 2 hours, rotating weekends and holidays Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Monitors infusion devices on a daily basis and documents according to organizational policy Assesses patients for appropriateness of therapy, correctness of infusion prescription and appropriate vascular access device selection Cognizant of complication development and appropriate interventions Participates in collaborative planning of care for the infusion patient Implements standards of care and practice using the nursing process Performs infusion therapy procedures correctly – including phlebotomy, medication administration, maintenance of all types of central lines and vascular access devices Responds to calls for service in a timely manner Intervenes on the patient’s behalf as appropriate Demonstrates skills and knowledge at all levels of infusion practice Documents all activities according to healthcare organizational policy Evaluates patient care and response to care according to established criteria Participates in unit based management performance improvement activities Participates in product evaluations Interacts with healthcare team on a regular basis Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in problem identification and solving activities Role model for other healthcare organizational staff Identifies learning opportunities required to enhance care delivery Serves as educational resource for healthcare organizational staff including physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team Participates in research projects for infusion therapy Demonstrates willingness to validate nursing practice through publication Good communication and teaching skills Capable of self-directed responsibilities and able to establish priorities in infusion care delivery Professional image It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

2 Years clinical nursing prior to specialization.
Valid state licensure
Credentialing in the specialty area is preferred
Biotherapy/Chemotherapy Certified or Oncology Certified
BARD PICC Certification required
Proficient and competent in PICC insertion with use of U/S guidance
Collaborative relationships with members of the healthcare team and ancillary support personnel
Responsibilities will be focused with in the team-model approach for care delivery
Validated competency related to skill, knowledge and ability to provide quality infusion care
Current RN License, Massachusetts
Graduate - accredited School of Nursing

Responsibilities

Monitors infusion devices on a daily basis and documents according to organizational policy
Assesses patients for appropriateness of therapy, correctness of infusion prescription and appropriate vascular access device selection
Cognizant of complication development and appropriate interventions
Participates in collaborative planning of care for the infusion patient
Implements standards of care and practice using the nursing process
Performs infusion therapy procedures correctly – including phlebotomy, medication administration, maintenance of all types of central lines and vascular access devices
Responds to calls for service in a timely manner
Intervenes on the patient’s behalf as appropriate
Demonstrates skills and knowledge at all levels of infusion practice
Documents all activities according to healthcare organizational policy
Evaluates patient care and response to care according to established criteria
Participates in unit based management performance improvement activities
Participates in product evaluations
Interacts with healthcare team on a regular basis
Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in problem identification and solving activities
Role model for other healthcare organizational staff
Identifies learning opportunities required to enhance care delivery
Serves as educational resource for healthcare organizational staff including physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team
Participates in research projects for infusion therapy
Demonstrates willingness to validate nursing practice through publication
Good communication and teaching skills
Capable of self-directed responsibilities and able to establish priorities in infusion care delivery
Professional image