Registered Nurse - Infusion

About the role

Performs the primary functions of a registered nurse in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.

Responsibilities

• Supports the care of the patient and assesses and addresses the needs of the patient/family.
• Works collaboratively with other interprofessional team members in resolving patient/family problems, concerns and issues.
• Collaborates with other departments as needed to establish the patient/family treatment plan.
• Individualizes, implements, evaluates or updates the plan of care and patient educational needs regarding vascular access.
• Possesses the ability to complete intravenous insertion and assessment to include peripheral and central line access.
• Utilizes equipment such as point of care ultrasound equipment and intravenous infusion pumps as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proper interpretation of department specific policies and related laboratory results to safely manage specific patient needs.
• Implements, monitors and records patient care and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Takes appropriate actions to unanticipated changes in patient condition.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's scope of service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
  • Experience: No experience required.
  • Physical Requirements: Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication, constant standing and walking, frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs, frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry, frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors, frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors, frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc., occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs, occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements, occasional driving, rare crawling and running.
  • Professional License and/or Certifications: Required licenses and certifications vary by state and can be found in the "Required Professional License and/or Certifications" section.

    Qualifications

    None specified.

    Skills

    Not specified.

    Benefits

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options, Upfront Tuition Coverage, and more are available.

    Pay

    Details not specified.

    Schedule

    Day Shift (United States of America).