Rn Infusion Pt - Gurnee, United States - GI Alliance
Description
GI Alliance of Illinois is seeking an experienced RN Infusion (PT/ FT/ Per Diem) at our North Pod locations which includes
Gurnee, Highland Park, Libertyville, and Lindenhurst locations.
Position purpose
Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care and evaluation by following established professional standards and practices.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
- Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on nursing practice guidelines, company policies, INS standards of practice and federal/state laws and regulations.
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
- Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Maintains accurate inventory of all medications.
- Responds to/refers incoming patient treatmentrelated phone calls.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Responsible for administering all medications: PO, IV, SC, IM as prescribed.
- Coordinate and execute treatment plans for patients
- Schedule followup appointments
- Will collaborate with GIA Research department as required
- Other duties as directed or assigned.
EDUCATION:
RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years professional nursing experience. Minimum of 1 year infusion experience in acute, outpatient, home and / or physician office setting. Gastroenterology experience preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
Current state registered nurse license. Current CPR certificate. CRNI certification preferred.
Performance Requirements:
- Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, INS standards of nursing practice and GIA policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state HIPAA laws related to release of health care information.
- Knowledge of common OSHA safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response calmly and effectively.
- Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.
- Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
- Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources.
- Ability to read and interpret physicians orders and notes from other providers.
- Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Perform other clinical duties as deemed appropriate by nursing management/supervisor
Please Note:
All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.
NOTE:
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.
No phone calls or agencies, please.
EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran
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