RN - Infusion

Cynet HealthStaff; Sitka (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff in Sitka, AK seeks an experienced Infusion RN to provide specialized intravenous therapies, patient education, and coordinated care with the healthcare team.

The role requires a current, unrestricted RN license in the employment state and minimum 1 year of nursing experience, with BLS and ACLS certifications. On-call may be required, and strong clinical judgment is essential for safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in state of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS.
• Competent with infusion equipment.
• Clinical competency updates every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide infusion therapy and monitor patients receiving IV medications and biologics.
• Educate patients and families about therapies and discharge needs.
• Assess patient condition, respond to changes, and escalate as needed.
• Administer medications safely per orders and policy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and coordinate with pharmacy.
• Document assessments and interventions in the EHR and participate in on-call as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license (AK)

BLS ACLS certifications

Tools

EHR systems

Infusion pumps

Job description

RN - Infusion

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Infusion RN

Duration: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in state of employment

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Must-Have:

• Must be competent in the use of all equipment in specialty.
• Clinical competency required within 3 months and every 3 years.
• High-risk competency validation is required for direct patient care nursing roles.

Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice.The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services.The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and positive patient experience.The Infusion Registered Nurse provides safe administration and monitoring of intravenous therapies, biologics, blood products, and other specialty infusions in accordance with evidence-based practice.This role includes patient education, management of infusion reactions, and coordination with providers and pharmacy services.On-call may be required.Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses.Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy.Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation of care.Provides patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care.Consistent with the nursing scope of practice, nursing judgment is essential to the safe, effective, and accountable delivery of nursing care.The Registered Nurse independently applies critical thinking and professional judgment to perform and interpret comprehensive assessments and recognize significant changes in patient condition requiring nursing intervention or provider notification.Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities.Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs, responses, preferences, and clinical circumstances.Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements when making nursing decisions.Accept accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care in accordance with statutes, regulations, and organizational policy.Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.Facilitates referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.Advocates for patient care and assists patients in navigating the healthcare system.Practices within nursing scope of practice and adheres to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.Maintains required competencies and certifications.Reports adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy.Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.Provides appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.Supports orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.Floats to other departments or assignments as needed.Knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention is required.Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills are essential.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems is necessary.Physical work requirements include the ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.Employees are responsible for complying with safe work practices, reporting injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations.