Job detail

RN - Infusion Clinic - PT .5 VARYING SHIFTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center

#Part-Time #RN #OSHA #Patient Care #Safety Policies #Varying Shifts #Emergency Situations #Medications #Resource Utilization

Quick overview

The role involves completing the nursing process assessment, care planning implementation, and evaluation, while revising care plans promptly as patient conditions change. Essential functions include performing various clinical skills such as dressing changes for central lines, port access, starting/discontinuing peripheral IVs, and administering medications and blood products.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess the ability to work under pressure with flexible hours, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and effective communication with staff, patients, and physicians. Preferred qualifications include a current Oregon RN License and obtaining Chemotherapy & Biotherapy certification within 12 months of hire, along with completing initial IV Therapy Skills Form.

Effective CommunicationMedication AdministrationOrganizationPrioritizationPatient EducationEmergency ResponseDiscretionTeachingIV TherapyWork Under PressureTactDiplomacyFlexible HoursCentral Line Dressing ChangesPICC Line Dressing ChangesPort-A-Cath Access

Job description

Qualifications

Required

Ability to work under pressure and flexible hours; Possess tact, diplomacy and discretion; Works and communicates effectively with other personnel, patients, and physicians. Ability to teach others; Organize work and establish priorities according to individual patient needs.

Preferred

Lic/Reg/Cert

Current Oregon RN License/Chemotherapy & Biotherapy within 12 months of hire, including completing initial IV Therapy Skills Form.

Typical physical/Mental demands

Medium to high physical and mental demand capabilities required. Ability to walk and to stand throughout tour of duty. Must be able to work independently as well as with co-workers and patients. Must be able to give direction to other providers to ensure proper patient care is being delivered to all patients.

Essential job functions
Completion of the NC Process Assessment, Care Planning implementation, and evaluation.
Revises care plan in timely manner as patient condition and treatment changes.
Demonstrates ability to carry out the following skills as outlined in nursing procedures:
PICC line dressing changes
Central line dressing changes
Port-A-Cath access and care
Start/DC peripheral IV
Administer an IV, SQ, IM medications and blood products
Knowledge of current trends in IV Therapy
Expertise in initiation and maintenance of intravenous therapy
Demonstrates competence in the use of all appropriate equipment (i.e. CADD Prizm, Freedom – 60, etc)
Demonstrates effectiveness in educating patients and caregivers about management of diseases and pertinent care needs as well as preventative measures as they relate to the disease/medication side effects.
Serves all age groups and Documents appropriate patient related information.
Maintains confidentiality; patient education; knowledge of and adherence to OSHA and Safety Policies.
Effective response in emergency situations.
Delegate, coordinate, organize, communicate with patients, physicians, other departments and peers.