RN - Infusion

Job Description

The PRN Infusion Nurse at BGC Infusion Center provides service to all patients receiving infusions. Responsible for administering, assessing and reconstituting medication, as well as health teaching.

Essential Job Functions:

* Follow the policy and procedures outlined by the Infusion Nurse Supervisor and drug company for administering medication.

* Assist the full time staff in giving patient care to include:

* Patient weights.

* Vital signs on admission, during their infusion, and upon discharge.

* Evaluating patients and their response to treatment (current status).

* Placing IV access.

* Mixing the ordered pre-medications and administering those per MD order,

* Calculating dosages and mixing the medications as prescribed for patients,

* Documenting lot# of medications given.

* Titrating medications as ordered.

* Offering comfort measures such as blankets, pillows, various refreshments, and movies as requested by the patient.

* Re-stocking blankets, IV supplies, medications, etc. as needed.

* Assist with ancillary duties as instructed by staff:

* Computer charting.

* Consenting patients.

* Administering other medications that are not typically given by part time staff.

* Letters to BGC or outside referring physicians.

* Scheduling appointments.

* Requires access to Personal Health Information (PHI), HIPAA training is required, and HIPAA compliance is expected.

* Must follow the organizations Code of Conduct

* Must participate in the Compliance Program Initiatives and reporting and Compliance Issues

* Other duties assigned

Minimum Requirements

General Qualifications:

* Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and staff both verbally and in writing.

* Excellent verbal communication skills..

* Great people skills.

* Able to work independently and also be a team player.

* Ability to handle patient issues in a tact, professional way

Education and Experience:

Florida Licensed Registered Nurse. CPR/BLS and preferably ACLS. Excellent IV and assessment skills

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to stand, walk and sit for an extended period of time.

* Ability to communicate in English.

* Ability to see within normal parameters.

* Ability to hear within normal range.

* Ability to use hands, arms and legs within specifications of the job

* Ability to assist unable patients with movement or transport to and in exam rooms

* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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