Infusion Registered Nurse

• We are looking for an additional RN with Infusion experience for our location in Washington D.C. with a valid nursing license from the state of Illinois and a valid CPR certification.

• ● Minimum one (1) year recent experience in acute care from a hospital, infusion center or similar institutional setting

Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance , Retirement Accounts Flexible work hours, commission on referral, good work environment

• ● Graduate of a nursing degree from a reputable nursing school

• ● Valid nursing license from the state of Illinois.

• ● Valid CPR certification

• ● Minimum one (1) year recent experience in acute care from a hospital, infusion center or similar institutional setting

• ● Critical thinking skills to adequately assess a patient’s health, change in symptoms, detect signs of pain and/or discomfort and take appropriate action as necessary.

• ● Effective verbal and written communication skills to relate with co-workers, supervisors, patients and family/caregivers.

• We're looking for someone flexible with late afternoon evenings and weekends as needed.

• ● Conducts thorough assessment before, during and after the intravenous therapy.

• ● Provides infusion therapy based on the components of the nursing process.

• ● Inserts, monitors and removes short peripheral catheter (SPC) used to administer medications, blood products and nutrition.

• ● Checks infusion to make sure that medications given are not counteracting with each other or causing harm to the patient.

• ● During intravenous therapy, the nurse monitors the patient for adverse reactions and performs appropriate interventions to manage these reactions in accordance with the order of the physician.

• ● Ensures that the tubing, bandages and needle stay in place during the entire period of the infusion.

• ● Documents the occurrences and other patient-related activities including the medication/s administered utilizing the nursing process.

• ● Coordinates with the physician and other members of the health care teams concerning patient treatment, medication modifications and discontinuance.

• ● Acts as patient advocate; maintains patient confidentiality and promotes respect of rights and dignity.