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Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

Infusion Registered Nurse - Committed Weekender

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeLake in the Hills, IL, USA$60 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current Illinois registered nurse license.
  • At least two years of registered nurse office-practice experience.
  • Infusion experience.
  • Provide proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A and B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical nursing services and support, including patient education and patient management for an assigned group of physicians, under the supervision of the practice physicians.
  • Access peripheral lines, teach infusion patients to self-administer medications, and document this in the medical record.
  • Review and chart daily laboratory results, and pass information to physicians and/or patients as needed.
  • E-prescribe new prescriptions and refills at a doctor's order and communicate with pharmacies.
  • Receive and return patient and other telephone calls.
  • Review electronic medical record charts for the next day's appointments, order laboratory results, consult reports, or notes as necessary, and ensure all required fields are documented in the electronic medical record for meaningful use eligibility.
  • Respond to telephone calls, meet patients in the office on weekends, and schedule patients to come to the office as needed.
  • Participate in quality assurance and educational activities as requested.
  • Use clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs and establish priorities.
  • Monitor the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
  • Participate in activities that facilitate good interpersonal communications with the facility.
  • Arrange for daily coverage with a co-worker.
  • Assist and consult with the physician in ordering procedures and diagnostic tests.
  • Order laboratory tests for patients per provider or standing order, and follow up on abnormal laboratory results and medication refills as instructed.
  • Maintain patient records, billing documentation, administrative records, documentation, and correspondence in the practice's electronic health record as required.
  • Administer immunizations, tuberculosis screening, medications, and blood draws consistent with current guidelines and established protocols.
  • Support professional practice by following standards of nursing practice, Joint Commission requirements, state and local laws, and Metro Infectious Disease Consultants policy.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the practice physicians and practice administrator.

Desired Qualifications

  • PICC certification is preferred but not required.
  • Chemo experience is preferred but not required.

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