What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (Infusion PRN) position at McPherson Hospital, Inc.?
Job Description: Registered Nurse (RN)- Infusion
Registered Nurse Job Summary:
An RN Infusion Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients requiring Intravenous (IV therapies, including medication administration, blood products, hydration, and other infusion treatments. This role combines clinical expertise, patient education, and compassionate care to ensure safe and effective infusion therapy. The RN Infusion Nurse works closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care tailored to individual patient needs.
Registered Nurse Shift Availability:
Registered Nurse Job Summary:
An RN Infusion Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients requiring Intravenous (IV therapies, including medication administration, blood products, hydration, and other infusion treatments. This role combines clinical expertise, patient education, and compassionate care to ensure safe and effective infusion therapy. The RN Infusion Nurse works closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care tailored to individual patient needs.
Registered Nurse Shift Availability:
- PRN (as needed)
- Perform venipuncture, central line care, and manage peripheral and central IV lines
- Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and other infusion therapies according to physician orders and protocols
- Monitor patient for adverse reactions during and after infusions, intervening, as necessary
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status before, during and after infusions
- Monitor vital signs and other indicators of patient response to therapy
- Document patient care, progress, and any adverse events accurately in electronic health records
- Provide patient and families with education regarding infusion therapy, medications, and at-home care instructions
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers
- Communicate effectively with patient, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- At least 1-2 years of experience in infusion therapy preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Proficiency in IV insertions and infusion equipment operation
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Associate’s degree in Nursing (two-year program) or equivalent formal training program
- Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse
- BLS verification within 6 months of hiring
- ACLS and PALS verified within 6 months of hiring, will provide training