Registered Nurse

OptiMed Health Partners; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse – Infusion to deliver high-quality infusion services. The role entails essential patient care responsibilities, including IV access initiation, administering medications, and documenting patient interactions. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing, have prior infusion experience, and possess a current Michigan registered nurse license. This position offers a chance to impact patient outcomes greatly in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety and efficacy with compassion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent is required.
• Prior infusion experience is required.
• Current State of Michigan license as a registered nurse without restriction is necessary.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide infusion services and ensure patient safety.
• Initiate and maintain IV access for infusions.
• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and notify clinicians of abnormal findings.
• Document all patient care activities according to policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Problem solving

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent

Current Michigan registered nurse license

CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Infusion equipment

Job description

The Impact of this Role:

The role of the Registered Nurse – Infusion has a crucial impact on patient care and overall clinical outcomes. By delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate infusion services, the nurse ensures that each patient receives the highest standard of care tailored to their specific treatment plan. Through careful assessment, timely interventions, and clear communication with both patients and the broader healthcare team, the RN fosters a safe and supportive environment that promotes healing and trust. Their attention to detail in documenting patient interactions, monitoring symptoms, and managing medications plays a critical role in both immediate patient safety and long-term health management. Additionally, by embodying professionalism and empathy, the RN contributes significantly to the patient experience and helps uphold the integrity and effectiveness of the organization.

What You’ll be Doing:

The responsibilities of the Registered Nurse – Infusion include, but are not limited to:

• Provides friendly and professional service in person, over the phone and through written communication.
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding to establish a rapport with patients and caregivers.
• Initiates and maintains IV access for infusions.
• Safely and accurately administers medications, without errors, including oral, IM, SQ, and IV products.
• Performs ongoing patient assessments and notifies the supervising clinician of all abnormal findings.
• Uses technology to thoroughly document all patient care activities and interventions according to organizational policy and procedure.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures, when necessary.
• Accurately performs necessary nursing responsibilities including but not limited to obtaining lab specimens, performing vital signs, and administering oxygen therapy.
• Demonstrates appropriate storage and handling of drug products as well as human specimens.
• Counsels/advises patients regarding symptom/side effect management during therapy and within the scope of practice.
• Teaches patients and family members regarding the treatment care plan and what to expect and thoroughly documents the teaching and response to teaching.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Exhibits compassion and instills trust with patients and caregivers.
• Collects and records all patient data as required per the care plan and/or other protocol and analyzes patient trends and outcomes.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of medications and medication regimens.
• Obtain patients informed consent, when necessary.
• Demonstrates an organized and efficient prioritization of workload and responsibilities
• Keeps all workspaces clean, organized, and inviting.
• Maintains a current knowledge of all equipment utilized and performs and/or oversees routine maintenance, calibration, and quality assurance of all AIC equipment.
• Actively participates with organizational quality and performance improvement efforts.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward exhibiting the organization’s core values and advancing the organization’s strategic goals.
• Performs all other duties as required and assigned.

Who You’ll be Working With:

The Registered Nurse – Infusion does not hold any direct supervisory roles and will report to the Clinical Director. This role will have regular contact with patients and clinical staff.

Skills and Experience You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent is required.
• Prior infusion experience required.
• Must have current State of Michigan license as a registered nurse without restriction.
• CRNI certification is desirable but not required. (Must be willing to obtain CRNI certification within 2 years of hire)
• CPR certification required.
• Prior EMR experience is preferred.

Competencies You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Ability to communicate, oral and written, technical and other procedures to all staff, physicians, and patients.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow complicated treatment plans, and can perform basic arithmetic and algebraic calculations.
• Ability to work tactfully and compassionately with patients and their families or caregivers.
• Exhibits problem solving skills in handling both interpersonal and technical discrepancies.
• Must be able to maintain a strict level of confidentiality, demonstrate outstanding judgement, and be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Work environment:

The Registered Nurse – Infusion thrives in a fast-paced work environment. Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, twist, and stretch. Good manual dexterity required. Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and assist with the moving, lifting, positioning, or transferring of patients. May spend considerable time walking or standing. Excellent visual acuity to read computer screens and operate machine controls. Possible exposure to communicable disease and infection due to direct patient care, as expected in a health care setting. Reasonable accommodations can be made to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions.

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