RN - Infusion Therapy - PRN - Varying Shift

About the Role

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the swing bed setting with potential to cross-train in the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians, Nurse Manager, and co-workers about changes in patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications correctly based on patient age and clinical condition, following the eight medication rights to reduce potential for errors.
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets results accurately.
• Performs head-to-toe assessments and reassessments per policy for geriatric and general patient populations.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and educating patients and families on pain management.
• Interprets results of waived tests and takes appropriate action.
• Provides patient care in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors, supporting a culture of safety and quality.
• Formulates, revises, and evaluates an individualized plan of care based on patient response to treatment.
• Develops and implements a teaching plan based on identified learning needs, including family in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias, and treats appropriately based on ACLS protocol (ACLS training preferred within the first 6 months).
• Provides care to patients with compromised nutritional/metabolic status.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately with charge nurses, co-workers, physicians, and other departments to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care, demonstrating flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stress.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Acts as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Applies principles of growth and development over the life span to provide age-appropriate care and interpret patient data to meet age-specific needs.
• Involves patients and families in the formation of the plan of care and interacts professionally with them.
• Maintains good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Completes annual education requirements and maintains regulatory compliance, including federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accrediting organization standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and represents the organization positively and professionally.
• Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum requirement).
• Current state Registered Nurse Licensure in Idaho.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• BSN from an accredited educational institution.

Skills

• Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and interpreting bar graphs).
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perceive sounds, express or exchange ideas through spoken word, and perceive object characteristics through sight.
• Ability to extend arms and hands in any direction, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or work with hands.
• Ability to pick, pinch, or work with fingers and perceive attributes like size, shape, temperature, or texture.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous walking and standing.
• Ability to identify, match, and distinguish colors.
• Rare lifting of greater than 100 pounds.