Infusion Nurse

Position: Infusion Nurse (3243)
# Infusion Nurse (3243)
Hot Job Federal Way - Federal Way, WA 98001## Overview Salary Range $48.00 - $55.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Travel  Percentage Road Warrior Category Nursing ## Description
** Position Summary
** Responsible for placing, monitoring, and assessing intravenous systems, medications, and/or products. Utilizing physicians’ orders and professional skills, the Infusion Therapy Services RN develops and implements a plan that meets each client’s specific needs and is in compliance with accreditation standards, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines as well as Agency policies and procedures.
** Essential Job Functions
*** Performs initial assessment and ongoing reassessments for each client.
* Monitors and maintains infusion sites and systems.
* Administers and monitors antineoplastic agents, parenteral nutrition, investigational medications, IV antibiotics, immunoglobulin, pain management, and other IV medications.
* Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
* Performs venous punctures and phlebotomies.
* Assesses the client’s condition, initiates a plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as necessary.
* Observes and assesses clients for adverse reactions and/or complications to parenteral therapy, antineoplastic agents, medications, and blood components.
* Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the client and family regarding pain management.
* Performs all aspects of client care in an environment that optimizes client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
* Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician/pharmacist as client’s needs dictate.
* Re-evaluates the need for continued care on an ongoing basis; initiates recertification as necessary. Documentation is clear, comprehensive, and timely.
* Provides nursing care and infusion therapy care to all ages of clients from neonate to the geriatric client.
* Labels cannula, dressing, solution, medication with pertinent information according to established protocols.
* Provides education to clients and/or caregiver on treatment and ongoing care.
* Maintains aseptic practices and infection control procedures.
* Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, client progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
* Obtains needed supplies and equipment to provide care.
* Knowledgeable in the use of infusion equipment.
* Maintains infusion therapy equipment.
* Participates in agency’s other mandated activities, including in-services, UR/PI committee meetings and staff meetings.
* Adheres to all agency, payroll, billing and documentation policies and procedures.
* Meets established guidelines for documentation.
* Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to meet organizational needs.
*** Supervisory Responsibilities
*** May provide guidance, mentorship, and support to licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nursing assistants, or other clinical staff.
* Assists in coordinating daily patient care activities and ensures adherence to care plans.
* Participates in performance feedback and training of junior staff as needed.
* Reports to the Nursing Manager or Clinical Supervisor; does not typically have full managerial authority.## Qualifications
** Required Education, Licensure & Experience
*** All requirements below are job-related and consistent with business necessity.
** Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
* Experience as an RN commensurate with one (1) of the following:
* One (1) year acute care experience within the last two (2) years
* One (1) year home healthcare experience within the last two (2) years
* One (1) year community health or public health experience within the last two (2) years
* One (1) year outpatient facility experience within the last two (2) years
* Credentials in specialty area, i.e., phlebotomy, IV, ET
* Current BCLS certification
* Current TB testing.
* Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile.
* Proof of current automobile insurance.
* Demonstrated…