RN Infusion Therapy- Temporary Position

Job 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.
• Collaborates 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.
• Provides assistance and expertise to other departments when needed regarding IV’s, infusions, and protocols.
• Learns and becomes proficient in starting, maintaining, and troubleshooting venous access catheters that are large-bore and have extended dwell times.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Current Minnesota registered nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS/ACLS certification
• Experience and comfort with initiating intravenous (IV) catheters and administering IV medications
• Certified Registered Nurse Infusionist (CRNI) certification preferred