Infusion & Procedure Nurse - Part-Time Job Tucson area,Arizona USA,Nursing

Job Details

Job Location:

NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES OF TUCSON PC - TUCSON, AZ 85718
Position Type:
Part Time

General

Summary:

Applies and demonstrates knowledge of the delivery of professional nursing care, including all aspects of practice, as defined by the AZ board of nursing and reinforced in Center for Neurosciences’ policies. Provides Infusion Care that is concordant with the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. Coordinates information between patient, family and healthcare team members; provides for education of patients families and evaluates outcomes.

Essential

Job Responsibilities

Works closely with treating providers and Infusion Coordinator to perform medical intake of all patients.

Implements and manages the care of infusion patients, including pre-infusion care, initiation and maintenance of IV, sterile preparation and labeling of IV admixture, appropriate VAD care (if indicated) and safe administration of intravenous medications in accordance with practice standards and FDA labeling information.

Documents infusion care visits in detail in infusion systems and electronic medical records.

Completes appropriate screening prior to initiation of infusion.

Provides careful monitoring of patient condition through the infusion process.

Identifies emergency situations and independently initiates appropriate actions.

Conducts and reinforces patient education, including treatment plan/regimen, financial implications of care, symptom management, side effects, and patient/family responsibilities related to after-care.

Acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted.

Maintains advanced knowledge of infusion practice, including but not limited to adjunct therapies, vascular access devices, infusion pumps and infection control standards.

Maintains regulatory and accrediting standards compliance.

Delegates tasks to the appropriate staff within their job description and in accordance with the Arizona Nurse Practice Act.

Clearly communicates patient care needs to physicians as necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Procedures

Provides pre- and post-procedure supportive care as needed for patients undergoing interventional pain procedures. This may include initiation and maintenance of IV, providing IV hydration, post-procedure observation and vital sign monitoring, and post-procedure discharge instructions.

Documents nursing care provided pre- and post-procedure in eCW.
Education: A graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
Experience: Minimum one (1) years of recent infusion nursing experience and three (3) years of nursing experience; familiarity with the administration of biologics a plus; strong IV competencies; unrestricted, current state license as a Registered Nurse in AZ; BLS for Healthcare Providers certification, ACLS a plus; computer experience and Microsoft applications (e.g., Outlook, WORD, Excel) required; high-level clinical judgment and problem-solving skills or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by the Infusion Nurse Manager and/or Human Resources.

Performance

Requirements Knowledge

Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques; occupational health and safety hazards and standards; health care laws and regulations; and clinical policies and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment and supplies.
Knowledge of quality-improvement principles and techniques.

Skills

Skill in applying and modifying, as appropriate, the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing.
Skill in identifying problems, researching, and recommending solutions.
Skill in developing and maintaining high level of quality care/quality assurance.
Skill in exercising high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision making.
Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination.
Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
Skill in intravenous insertion,…


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