RN Infusion Field Nurse provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in need of intravenous treatment.
Responsibilities:
- Administers intravenous therapeutic treatments as directed by a physician
- Observes patient's IV treatment and documents observation in Kinnser
- Provides information to patients and families regarding intravenous treatment and procedure
- Develop care plans with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
- Perform blood transfusions, steroid infusions, intermittent chemotherapy infusions, electrolyte infusions, antibiotic infusions, and vitamin infusions
- Provide education on the possible adverse effects that may occur because of therapy
- Insert and maintain midlines or PICC lines
- Administer fluid therapy and medication
- Keep infection control and prevention a top priority
- Monitor patients' IV lines and medication
- Review pertinent lab data
- Collaborate and communicate with ordering doctor throughout therapy
- Perform line maintenance and troubleshooting
- Prevent and control infection by keeping a close watch on the insertion area
Qualifications:
- Hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university
- RN license
- 1 year of Infusion therapy experience and training
- Strong communication and patient care skills