Job detail

RN - CTC Infusion - Supplemental DAYS

Sky Lakes Medical Center

#RN #OSHA #Safety Policies #Nursing #Patient Education #Emergency Situations #Medications #Resource Utilization #IV Therapy

Quick overview

Responsibilities

include completing the NC Process Assessment, care planning implementation, and timely revision of care plans based on patient condition changes. The role requires demonstrating competence in various clinical skills such as line management, IV therapy, medication administration, and educating patients and caregivers.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current Oregon RN License and obtain Chemotherapy & Biotherapy certification within 12 months of hire, including completing an initial IV Therapy Skills Form. Essential qualifications involve the ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, organize work, and demonstrate medium to high physical and mental capabilities.

Effective CommunicationCare PlanningMedication AdministrationOrganizationDiscretionIV TherapyPriority SettingWork Under PressureTactDiplomacyFlexible HoursTeaching OthersCentral Line Dressing ChangesPICC Line Dressing ChangesPort-A-Cath AccessPeripheral IV Start/DC

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.

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.