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Olmsted Medical Center Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Therapy in Rochester, Minnesota
Description 1.0 FTE - Day Shifts At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Adoption Assistance Plan An infusion therapy core registered nurse (RN) is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team at Olmsted Medical Center (OMC). Infusion RN staff provide infusion services for patients with acute and chronic illnesses in the hospital outpatient healthcare setting. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program Bachelor's degree preferred but not required Current Minnesota registered nurse (RN) license Current BLS/ACLS certification Experience and comfort with initiating intravenous (IV) catheters and administering IV medications Certified Registered Nurse Infusionist (CRNI) certification preferred Job Responsibilities Works with the referring provider and infusion staff to effectively develop a plan of care including treatment, monitoring, and administration of infusion therapies. Follows established "best clinical practice" guidelines, order sets, protocols, and quality measurements, and completes quality measures data duties. Coordinates infusion services with ancillary services as needed including, but not limited to, laboratory, radiology, pathology, surgical services, and social services. Develops patient care plans with emphasis on patient education to ensure understanding, agreement, and positive outcomes. Performs pre-infusion chart reviews including, but not limited to, coordination with the business office and pre-operative RN's to determine patient eligibility for infusions and authorization of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) medications. Provide assistance and expertise to other departments when needed regarding IV's, infusions, and protocols. Learn and become proficient in starting, maintaining, and trouble-shooting venous access catheters that are large-bore and have extended dwell times. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.