RN Infusion

Brief Description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the administration of IV infusions, including chemo, hydration and other complex IV therapies for diagnosis. In addition, may perform telephone assessment of patient condition and determine appropriate treatment for patient under the supervision of the provider.

Job Functions

• Administers parenteral fluids, blood and blood components, pharmacological agents, nutritional solutions and pain medications.
• Assesses patient health problems needs and develops, implements and evaluates patient care plans accordingly.
• Advises and educates patients, family members and significant others on health maintenance and disease prevention for the patient.
• Documents and maintains accurate medical records and reports.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate to position.
• Serves as a patient advocate in seeking appropriate community resources to meet patient needs.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, other healthcare providers, and colleagues to enhance own professional nursing practice.
• Demonstrates competencies in the specialty area of Infusion.
• Care coordination with multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and timely care.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education / Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Licensure / Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Cognitive and Mental Demands

Time Awareness - Continuous

Writing - Continuous

Initiation of Work - Continuous

Memory - Continuous

Receptiveness to Change - Frequent

Reasoning - Continuous

Required Sequences in Work - Occasional

Problem Solving - Continuous

Attentiveness Duration - Continuous

Social Interactions - Continuous

Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent

Conflict Management - Continuous

Reading - Continuous

Detail Oriented - Continuous