Registered Nurse - Infusion

Overview

WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group South Madison Campus

Performs the primary functions of a registered nurse in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.

• Supports the care of the patient and assesses and addresses the needs of the patient/family.
• Works collaboratively with other interprofessional team members in resolving patient/family problems, concerns and issues.
• Collaborates with other departments as needed to establish the patient/family treatment plan.
• Individualizes, implements, evaluates or updates the plan of care and patient educational needs regarding vascular access.
• Possesses the ability to complete intravenous insertion and assessment to include peripheral and central line access.
• Utilizes equipment such as point of care ultrasound equipment and intravenous infusion pumps as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proper interpretation of department specific policies and related laboratory results to safely manage specific patient needs.
• Implements, monitors and records patient care and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Takes appropriate actions to unanticipated changes in patient condition.
• Utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to access treatment and therapy plans.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's scope of service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

• No experience required

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

• State of
  
  Work Location:
  
  Illinois
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
• Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) - National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP)
• Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) - Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
• Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
• Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
• Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
• INS Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) certification - Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
• Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)

• Missouri

• State:
  Missouri — BLS HCP (AHA); RN issued by state; additional oncology or infusion certifications as listed.

Day Shift (United States of America)

Employee

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SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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