Registered Nurse - Infusion, Per Diem - Farmington, CT

VIVO Infusion is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Infusion Registered Nurse to join our team in Farmington, CT.

About the role

As an Infusion RN, you will provide safe, effective, and compassionate patient care in accordance with state and federal regulations, company policies, and clinical guidelines. You will administer infusion treatments, calculate and mix prescription medications, and perform skillful and accurate IV insertions. You will monitor patients before, during, and after treatments, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and attentive manner as related to your scope of practice.
• Calculate, mix, and administer prescription medications daily.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after infusion treatment.
• Assist with managing and overseeing inventory and supply ordering.
• Document and report on patient assessments to medical staff and other healthcare team members on an ongoing basis.
• Perform skillful and accurate IV insertion.
• Communicate with providers via Telehealth, as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of CQI improvement activities.
• Perform admission and ongoing assessments on patients.
• Complete the daily run/flow sheet review on treatments as assigned.
• Demonstrate competencies in all facility policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all clinical and technical issues.
• Supervise assigned unlicensed direct patient care team.
• Enforce and adhere to all HIPAA compliance policies.
• Ensure complete and accurate daily electronic charting documentation and reporting in an efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

• Current and valid state professional nurse licensure, required.
• Graduate of accredited Nursing Associates/Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, required.
• Minimum of 1 year IV experience, required.
• Infusion experience, preferred.
• Certification in specialty/CRNI (Certified RN Infusion), preferred.
• ICU/ED experience, preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of and commitment to safety and excellence.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete accurate dose calculations and mix medications independently on a regular daily basis.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety requirements, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• 401K with Match up to 4%

Pay

$50.00 - $52.00 per hour

Schedule

Per Diem. Days vary, hours vary.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment is indoors in a medical office and is generally quiet, including sounds of medical equipment.

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

About Us

The Vivo Infusion team is focused on providing patients with the highest quality of care in a comfortable, safe, and convenient setting. Vivo is a national company with locations in 15 states, providing opportunities for growth and advancement as well as competitive benefits that support what matters most to you. Our highly trained medical professionals are dedicated to delivering a safe, comfortable, and affordable solution for our patients. We offer an array of advanced therapeutics and provide personalized care for every patient. Vivo Infusion has received The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized distinction showing our commitment to a high bar for quality and safety.