Registered NURSE Infusion​/Rheumatology - PT or FT - Mon-Thurs

REGISTERED NURSE INFUSION/RHEUMATOLOGY - PT or FT - Mon-Thurs

Part Time Hourly 24-29 Arthritis Associates, Toledo, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition

Seeking a FT or PT Registered Nurse (Infusion)!

The Toledo Clinic's Rheumatology Department, Arthritis Associates of NW Ohio, is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse or a full-time Registered Nurse. The part-time position (approx 22 hrs/wk) will be scheduled Monday (9-3), Tuesday (8-4), Wednesday (8-4), and occasional Thursdays as needed. The full-time position (approx 32 hrs/wk) will be scheduled Monday-Thursday (8-4). There are no evenings, weekends, or holidays! This position will schedule and prepare patients for infusion treatments and administer medication.

General

Summary:

Provides patient care in an outpatient infusion setting; including preparing and administering infusion medications following established standards and practices.

Works under the supervision of the attending physician(s) and/or the practice manager

Principal

Duties & Responsibilities:

Example of Essential Duties:

• Schedule patients for infusions per physician orders.
• Performs nursing duties, history and physical, vital signs to prepare patient for infusion.
• Prepare and Administer infusion medications as directed; including starting IVs
• Monitor patients while receiving treatments. Take vitals periodically during infusion.
• Educate patients on procedures, medications, signs/symptoms of reactions, etc.
• Works closely with physicians to follow treatment plan for patient . Communicate with physicians regarding patient symptoms, any possible reaction, dosing, etc.
• Responds to incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and caregivers regarding medications and treatment.
• Assists with monitoring supply inventory and drug orders as needed
• Assures infusion pumps are maintained and in working order
• Ensures cleanliness of infusion room
• Complete and ensure accuracy of patient charts. Accurately complete and submit charges in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

Required:

- Previous infusion experience preferred. Skills in IV access.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.

- Ability to multi-task and work together in a fast-paced team environment.

- Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.

- Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.

- Adheres to all Toledo Clinic policies and procedures.

Education:

-Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

-Current RN license.

-Current Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) certification