Nurse Clinician, (Infusion Per Diem)
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Description: Accredo Health Group, Inc is at present looking to employ Nurse Clinician, (Infusion Per Diem) right now, this job will be placed in Alabama. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. If you are looking for per diem work and pride yourself in having strong knowledge and experience in the specialty infusion therapy environment. Join our exc! ellent team of professionals as a Per Diem Infusion Nurse. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual with strong IV infusion and communication skills. Our committed Per Diem Infusion Nurses’ administer and monitor patients in the home during treatment and provide the necessary education on how to manage conditions and follow up care after release from health care facilities. We offer a competitive compensation and mileage reimbursement to our motivated per diem staff. Infusion therapy is an essential part of medical treatment, and our nurses provide a valuable experience to our patients. Come join our team. Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you will drive to patients’ homes within a geographical territory to administer treatments to patients and to provide them with infusion services, response management and education about their treatment regimen so they can learn to self-administer treatments when appropriate. Your specific duties as a Per Diem Inf! usion Nurse will include but not limited to: Provide patient c! linical coordination in a variety of environments including home, infusion suites, hospitals and doctor officesTraining patients in the self-administration of treatments, particularly how to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse physical reactions to treatmentsCoordinating with pharmacists to address changes in patient condition or drug management issuesCollaborating and conferring with the appropriate branch staff regarding patient status and treatment needsDocumenting all interactions and communication with patients, plan of treatment (POT), including assessment, treatments, patient responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process and training activities using an electronic hand held device in a timely mannerCompleting training for new/specialty infusion therapiesParticipating in on-call rotation Determining the best course of action for aiding a patient in distressPresenting yourself in a clinically professional manner at all times)Adhering to p! olicies and procedures Geographical Territory: Nurse will be assigned to the area in Kane County, mostly in the cities of Aurora, Geneva and St. Charles area. The Per Diem Nurse will work apprxomately 10-20+ hours per week. Benefits As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you will receive extensive orientation and training, which includes comprehensive skill and competency assessment as well as precepting and mentoring. You will also have access to internal career development programs as well as continuing education on new infusion therapies. You will also have some flexibility in terms of the hours you agree to work. We encourage promotion from within, so as a Per Diem Infusion Nurse you will also have opportunities for advancement. We value your expertise and hard work as a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, and will reward you with a competitive pay rate as well as mileage reimbursement. Take a bold new step in your nursing career! Apply now! Keywords: Telemetry, Med-Surg, IVIG, Home Infusi! on, Per Diem Nurse, On Call, PRN RN, Specialty Pharmacy, Oncology, Card! io Pulmonary, Step Down Unit, PH, Alpha One, ICU, CCU, Home care and/or home infusion, Pulmonary Hypertension, IV, Intravenous Skills, Critical Care, Emergency Room, PIC Line, Pediatric Qualifications:
As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you must be comfortable in the multifaceted role of nurse, trainer and coordinator. You must be flexible in both your availability and in your ability to work with a wide range of personality types in a variety of various home environments. As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you must also be calm and professional as you manage crises, as you will encounter patients with dramatic allergic reactions and other types of medical emergencies. Specific qualifications for the Per Diem Infusion Nurse position include: Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent 1 year nursing experience, which should include 1 year as a specialized Registered Nurse in acute or home care and/or home infusion environmentCompletion of intravenous skill inventory/! training Strong venous access skills Availability to work weekend hours if needed, and flexibility to work alternate shifts on short noticeAbility to lift and perform repetitive motionsCritical care experience preferredPrevious home infusion experience strongly preferredCRNI certification a plusPICC certification a plusAccess device certification a plusProficiency with MS Office and Outlook preferredHome internet access is strongly desiredWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
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