Clinical Nurse II- Infusion

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke South Durham Infusion in Durham, NC is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients receiving infusion therapy.

Responsibilities include planning, administering and documenting infusion care using Maestro Care, monitoring for infusion reactions, obtaining IV access, collecting labs, educating patients, maintaining supplies, and contributing to safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have BSN or ADN or Nursing Diploma and NC RN licensure; BLS/ACLS required.
• Current NC licensure; compact license acceptable with NC within 90 days.
• Experience in infusion care and computerized charting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care using Maestro Care; document actions and patient response per orders.
• Administer infusion meds per orders or protocols, following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assess patient during infusion and post-monitoring for signs of reaction; treat appropriately.
• Obtain IV access; perform blood draws for labs as needed.
• Review therapy plans weekly for current orders and valid authorization.
• Educate patients when needed on procedures and care.
• Stock and maintain inventory of patient care supplies.
• Mix/prepare infusion meds when pharmacy is unavailable or after-hours.
• Identify opportunities for clinical and safety improvements; participate in PI projects.
• Maintain environment to meet JCAHO and OSHA regulations; attend safety huddles and in-services.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other duties as delegated by nurse manager or admin.

Skills

Infusion therapy

Maestro Care documentation

IV insertion

Patient education

Nursing assessment

Education

BSN or ADN or Nursing Diploma

Tools

Epic

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

Job Location:

Duke South Durham Infusion - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

Job Summary:

We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE for Duke South Durham Infusion located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care utilizing Maestro Care. Document nursing care provided and communicate appropriate nursing action taken and patient response to infusion in accordance with physician orders, policies and therapy plans.
• Administer infusion medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assess patient throughout infusion and post monitoring for any signs/symptoms of infusion reaction and treat appropriately.
• Obtains IV access; Performs blood draws for labs as needed.
• Reviews patient therapy plan for present orders and valid authorization weekly
• Perform patient education when needed
• Stock and maintains inventory of patient care supplies.
• Mix and prepare infusion medications under protocol when pharmacy is unavailable/afterhours.
• Identifies clinical, operational and safety related performance improvement opportunities, make recommendations for nursing care plans and participates in performance improvement projects.
• Maintain clinical environment to meet JCAHO and OSHA regulations.
• Attends safety huddle, staff meetings and in-services.
• Other duties as delegated by nurse manager, provider, or health center administrator

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are expected to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within five years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.If candidate has another compact state RN license, NC state licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• BLS and ACLS is required.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking during 10hr shift with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds.
• Previous experience in an infusion care setting preferred
• Experience with Epic preferred or other computerized charting system preferred

Job Schedule:

The schedule for this position is weekday 4-10 hour day shifts with 1 Saturday per month.

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