RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion
Amerita, Inc · Idaho Springs, CO · 4 days ago
Healthcare$43–$48/hrOther
Responsibilities
- Affirms and implements the Plan of Care for all patients.
- Adheres to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in both Infusion nursing services, pharmacy services and state laws and regulations.
- Adheres to INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and code of ethics as defined by American Nurses Association.
- Collaborates with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients’ therapies.
- Completes patient care documentation in place of service including patients’ home or AIS.
- Manages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipuncture.
- Educates patients and caregivers.
- Evaluates progress toward goals and makes recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care based on patients’ needs.
- Coordinates nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicated.
- Participates in on-call rotation as scheduled per branch protocol.
- Completes expense reports monthly tracking mileage and other miscellaneous incidental expenses.
- Completes annual competencies and mandatory training within assigned due dates.
- Supervises no staff.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Valid nursing license in state(s) of practice.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred.
- Extensive experience in IV therapy preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Flexible schedule with the availability to work a variety of shift models.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Must meet company standards for driving record as well as driver age requirement.
Qualifications
- Physical requirements include constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping and typing on a keyboard with fingers.
- The ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs is required.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of IV therapy and infusion nursing practices.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
- Employee Discounts.
Pay
USD $43.00 - $48.00 / Hour
Schedule
Percentage of Travel: 100% - Regular driving to patient’s homes for visits is required as part of this position.