Infusion RN Per Diem

Marian Regional Medical Center; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, California seeks an Infusion Nurse to administer IV therapies and medications, assess patient needs, and manage infusion devices in a safe, evidence-based manner.

You will educate patients and families, document care, monitor for complications, and collaborate with the health care team to uphold sterile and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Registered Nursing License (CA).
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 days.
• Oncology Certified Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer intravenous therapies and medications.
• Assess patient needs and manage infusion devices.
• Educate patients and families, and monitor for complications.
• Document medications and complete questionnaires per protocol.
• Maintain documentation per study guidelines and protocol.
• Communicate patient status regularly to the physician and health care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Sterile technique

Patient education

Compassionate communication

Education

Registered Nursing License (CA)

Oncology Certified Nurse (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary and 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.

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate care for the patients at all phases of the process consistent with the documented protocol and established standards.
• Provide patient and family education/teaching.
• Ensure labs, radiographs, and other appropriate tests are done and the results are available prior to the patient's appointment. Document all the patients' medication and complete questionnaires.
• Maintain documentation consistent with protocol/clinical study guidelines.
• Communicates patient status on a regular basis to the physician and other members of the health care team.

Job Requirements

Required

• Must possess current Registered Nursing License
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 Days

Preferred

• Oncology Certified Nurse, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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