Infusion & Procedure Nurse - Per Diem

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 and 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 postprocedural 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, venipuncture and medication administration.

Abilities

• Ability to manage the overall provision of nursing services and build consensus among staff.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals at all levels of the medical practice.
• Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously and deal effectively with changing priorities.
• Ability to engage patients and families in the development and implementation of a care

plan.

• Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.

Equipment Operated: Standard nursing equipment and office equipment including computer hardware and software. Work Environment: Combination of office, exam, and other clinical settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic setting. Mental/Physical

Requirements

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional stress caused by multitasking and level of responsibility.