RN-Infusion/Specialty Float Pool

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group South Madison Campus

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Float Pool Infusion RN

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Infusion Float Pool

Our team of REMARKABLE nurses is looking for you to join their team! This position offers the opportunity to float across infusion centers as needed within the region. Our infusion centers care for both oncology and specialty infusion patients.

We are looking for candidates to have a minimum of 1 year of nursing and infusion experience. This role will float between the following outreach infusion centers: SMC, Fort, Janesville. Mileage is reimbursed from home site.

Job Duties:

· Provide education and support to patients receiving specialty infusions, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Administer infusions and monitor patients during their treatment while gaining experience in IV’s, PICC’s, Ports, and drawing labs.

· The Infusion Nurse will assess the patient with each treatment and will collaborate with the provider as needed. The Infusion Nurse implements the treatment (therapy) plan and provides diagnosis related to health, safety, and treatment plan education.

· Seeking RNs with a passion for IV starts and all vascular access/infusion-based care, a partner to contribute to a strong team-based environment working toward common goals, and an empathic caregiver who treats our patients like family.

Department: Ambulatory Infusion

• Patient Population or Ratio: variable, 5-7 average patients a day
• Schedule: Day Shift, Monday through Friday, No Holidays or Weekends. The clinic is open from 0730-1800, specific hours TBD. Potential for weekend opportunities at Janesville and Madison.
• Starting Pay: $35.02 + (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.) and float pool premium of $15.00!!

***$10, 000 sign on bonus applied to FIRST paycheck for qualified candidates!!!

Job Summary:

Performs the primary functions of a registered nurse in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the care of the patient and assesses and addresses the needs of the patient/family.
• Works collaboratively with other interprofessional team members in resolving patient/family problems, concerns and issues.
• Collaborates with other departments as needed to establish the patient/family treatment plan.
• Individualizes, implements, evaluates or updates the plan of care and patient educational needs regarding vascular access.
• Possesses the ability to complete intravenous insertion and assessment to include peripheral and central line access.
• Utilizes equipment such as point of care ultrasound equipment and intravenous infusion pumps as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proper interpretation of department specific policies and related laboratory results to safely manage specific patient needs.
• Implements, monitors and records patient care and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Takes appropriate actions to unanticipated changes in patient condition.
• Utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to access treatment and therapy plans.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's scope of service.
• Works in a constant