Registered Nurse, Infusion PRN

• Provides infusion nursing care to client employees and/or contractors and visitors to the health center.

• Uses training and experience as an infusion nurse to administer medications by IV infusion in the outpatient setting.
• Initiating and maintaining intravenous lines and tubing, administering medication and fluid therapy.
• Ensure that patients receiving intravenous (IV) therapy receive care that is appropriate for the therapy ordered, from choosing an appropriate infusion device to the management of that device to monitoring and evaluating the patient’s response to the IV therapy.
• Uses nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow.
• Conducts a nursing assessment by taking a patient history and physical assessment and by obtaining vital signs and other medical tests. Provides treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
• Collaborates with Physician or other Licensed Independent Practitioner to arrange for further medical treatment, when needed.
• Identifies equipment that needs repair and brings it to the attention of the lead clinician.
• Conducts appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures.
• Documents accurately all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications administered, discharge instructions provided, and follow up care arranged.
• Evaluates health education/promotion needs of patients and provides necessary training and instruction.
• Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice.
• Administers medications and medical treatments competently as directed by a Physician or Licensed Independent Practitioner.
• Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software).
• Maintains a clean and safe environment. Follows infection control procedures.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidential patient information.
• Participates in follow up phone calls and follow up patient visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: 

• Certificate from an accredited Nursing School or Associates’ degree (A.S.) is required. Bachelor's degree (BSN) from four-year college or university is preferred.
• Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice required (CA)
• Current hands on training in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.
• Certification in Infusion Nursing preferred. (CRNI) 
  • Consideration given to candidates with experience and eligible to receive certification within 12 months of hire. 

Experience: 

• At least three years’ experience as an infusion nurse.

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.