Department: Infusions and Procedures Clinic / MedSurg

Status: Part-time/Flex, 64-72 hours per pay period

Minimum hours of position per pay period are 64 hours; Flex to 72 hours per pay period to cover planned vacations or long term absences which will be included in work schedule a minimum of two weeks in advance when possible.

Shift: Days; 8:00-4:30pm. Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

POSITION SUMMARY: The Infusions and Procedures Clinic (IPC) staff RN is a registered nurse who delivers professional care to patients within the IPC Department and is directly responsible to the IPC Nurse Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides patient care related to infusion therapy, including the management of CVAD, Portacaths, Groshong, Hickman, PICC lines and peripheral IV sites

Administers blood products and provides phlebotomy service

Administration of IV infusions, including hydration and other IV therapies

Provides or assists with procedures at the direction of a physician as appropriate for the clinic setting

Delegates patient care to team members based on complexity of the level of care, staff education competency, State Regulations and BGH policy and procedures

Completes and documents the nursing admission assessment in a thorough and accurate manner as defined by department policy

Utilizes assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs on initial visit and recurring visits, and responds appropriately

Develops and documents a plan of care based on patient’s needs assessment and medical diagnosis, setting priorities for nursing action

Performs ongoing assessment to evaluate effectiveness of care and revises plan of care based on new date and patient’s condition

Establish care priorities based on patient conditions and needs. Informs Nurse Manager and notifies physician promptly regarding patient change in condition

Initiates patient care plan according to time-frames established in department policy

Performs procedures accurately, completely and safely according to established policy/procedures and physician’s orders

Provides care with minimal supervision in a timely manner

Assesses the need for patient/family instruction & develops patient teaching and discharge plans as necessary and documents evidence of patient’s understanding of instructions

Provides care to prevent complication and life-threatening situations; maintains safe and effective nursing care; effectively responds to crisis situations

Additional Essential Functions as outline in the Job Description

SKILLS: Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend the written and spoken word in English; Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required; Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities; Ability to coordinate patient care services; Possesses effective and compassionate interpersonal skills ; Demonstrates ability to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation; Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changing workload with high census or acuity; Demonstrates the ability to communicate and receive constructive feedback in a positive manner

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program

LICENSURE REQUIRED: Current State of Idaho RN license; Current BLS (AHA), Current ACLS

EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years RN experience required

PYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical Demands of position are listed in job description

SUPERVISED BY: IPC Nurse Manager, and IPC Charge RN