Infusion RN

Desert Oasis Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Oasis Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Infusion department in California to provide patient care under the Nurse Practice Act, administering intravenous medications, fluids and blood as ordered by a licensed Provider.

The RN will review referrals, verify orders, contact providers for missing labs, schedule patients, document charges in EHR/EMR, and keep medication inventory up to date while ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing and graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• Current California RN License required.
• 3 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care facility, emergency room, or Immediate Care setting and 1 year of RN experience preferred.
• Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills. Excellent Clinical skills.
• BLS within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review all incoming referrals that require labs to ensure that appropriate labs are within established parameters and that all required documentation is on file for the treatment ordered.
• Review incoming orders for accuracy and confirm that order is complete and all required documentation is on file.
• Contact referring Providers office if labs are not on file and/or are outside appropriate parameters, if order is incomplete or if any additional information is needed prior to scheduling patient.
• Send all complete orders and referrals to the front desk for scheduling.
• Review patient charts the day before scheduled appointment to confirm all documentation is on file and confirm that medication is available. If medication is not available, notify patient to cancel/reschedule appointment.
• Ensure that all charges are accurately documented in the patients electronic health record (EHR) and/or electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and established timeframes.
• Provide routine updates on patients progress to healthcare providers involved in the patients care to promote care coordination and continuity of care.
• Document patient visits and all other interactions in patients EHR/EMR in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and established timeframes.
• Assess patient upon arrival to ensure that patient is stable to receive scheduled treatment. If patient is not stable, guide patient to the Immediate Care for treatment and provide an update to appropriate staff.
• Conduct weekly review of medication and supply inventory and place orders for items.
• Conduct monthly quality control review of departmental medications and supplies. Ensure that all expired medications and supplies are properly discarded in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Review and maintain temperature log on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
• Be knowledgeable about your job so that you can serve others effectively
• Do your share. Do what you say you will do and take action, follow through. Be willing to pitch in and help
• Assume a neutral position and suspend judgment of others
• Be accountable for your work
• Avoid gossip and negativity

Skills

Current California RN License

PICC line certification (preferred)

IV and Phlebotomy skills

Excellent clinical skills

Communication skills

BLS within 60 days of hire

Education

Associates degree in nursing

Job description

Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Infusion department provides patient care and services within scope of practice under the California State Law defining the Nurse Practice Act. The Infusion RN specializes in administering intravenous medication fluids and blood to patients as ordered by a licensed Provider.

Professional Duties

• Review all incoming referrals that require labs to ensure that appropriate labs are within established parameters and that all required documentation is on file for the treatment ordered.
• Review incoming orders for accuracy and confirm that order is complete and all required documentation is on file.
• Contact referring Providers office if labs are not on file and/or are outside appropriate parameters, if order is incomplete or if any additional information is needed prior to scheduling patient.
• Send all complete orders and referrals to the front desk for scheduling.
• Review patient charts the day before scheduled appointment to confirm all documentation is on file and confirm that medication is available. If medication is not available, notify patient to cancel/reschedule appointment.
• Ensure that all charges are accurately documented in the patients electronic health record (EHR) and/or electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and established timeframes.
• Provide routine updates on patients progress to healthcare providers involved in the patients care to promote care coordination and continuity of care.
• Document patient visits and all other interactions in patients EHR/EMR in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and established timeframes.
• Assess patient upon arrival to ensure that patient is stable to receive scheduled treatment. If patient is not stable, guide patient to the Immediate Care for treatment and provide an update to appropriate staff.
• Conduct weekly review of medication and supply inventory and place orders for items.
• Conduct monthly quality control review of departmental medications and supplies. Ensure that all expired medications and supplies are properly discarded in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Review and maintain temperature log on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
• Be knowledgeable about your job so that you can serve others effectively
• Do your share. Do what you say you will do and take action, follow through. Be willing to pitch in and help
• Assume a neutral position and suspend judgment of others
• Be accountable for your work
• Avoid gossip and negativity

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing and graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• Current California RN License required.
• Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line certification, preferred.
• 3 years of experience as a professional nurse in an acute care facility, emergency room, or Immediate Care setting and 1 year of RN experience preferred.
• Proficient IV and Phlebotomy skills. Excellent Clinical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals within all levels of the organization, patients, patient family members, providers, vendors and others.
• BLS within 60 days of hire required.

Physical Demands

Type Description
Sitting
Approximately 40% of day.
Standing
Approximately 30% of day.
Walking
Approximately 30% of day.
Lifting
0 - 50 lbs. approximately 20% of day.
Bending
Approximately 10% of day. Kneeling < 20%.
Hearing/Visual Acuity
Adequate for use with computers, telephone/mobile devices, and other office tech equipment approximately 50% of day.
Computer
Highly technical work environment. Must be able to ork 6+ hours per day using computers, telephone/mobile devices, and other office tech equipment.
Reaching
Above head 75 degrees approximately 25%.
Hand grip dexterity
Approximately 75% of day.