Infusion RN

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 41,865 - 60,697; Full time

Job summary

CHI's Infusion Nurse role in Omaha, Nebraska focuses on administering IV therapies and ensuring effective patient care. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, managing infusion devices, and educating patients on pain management. Candidates must have RN qualifications and certifications in Basic Life Support and Cancer Chemotherapy or Oncology certification within 6 months. This position offers a pay range of $30.39 - $44.06/hour and is a vital role at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, emphasizing patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN nursing program, registered nurse upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification required upon hire.
• Cancer Chemotherapy Provider or Oncology Certified Nurse certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administer intravenous (IV) therapies and medications.
• Assess patients' needs and manage infusion devices.
• Educate patients about pain management techniques.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Technical proficiency

Compassionate communication

Education

Graduate of an RN nursing program

Registered Nurse: NE

Basic Life Support - CPR

Cancer Chemotherapy Provider or Oncology Certified Nurse

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As an Infusion Nurse, you will administer intravenous (IV) therapies and medications, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.

Every day you will assess needs, manage infusion devices, meticulously prepare and administer medications, educate patients, and monitor for complications.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical assessment, precise technical proficiency, compassionate communication, and adherence to sterile and safety protocols.

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, collaborate with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes adult and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Ability to assess and reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Maintains medical equipment which includes cleaning/disinfecting equipment, stretcher, etc. after use.
• Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; refers patient problems to office/clinic physician; schedules patient appointments.
• Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an RN nursing program., upon hire
• Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Cancer Chemotherapy Provider, within 6 months or
• Oncology Certified Nurse, within 6 months

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$30.39 - $44.06 /hour