Nurse

PRN

Nurse Position Summary

Supports the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization by providing in-suite or in-home infusion therapies, monitoring, and recording results, and works in partnership with physicians and other functions within Barnes Healthcare to facilitate holistic patient care.

Nurse Essential Functions

• Models and holds others accountable to the Barnes culture and acts as a coach and mentor for others in the organization.
• Provides intravenous infusions, line maintenance, and/or venipuncture care to patients in accordance with the established care plan, while providing best in class service and facilitating whole patient care.
• Places, monitors, and maintains IVs or catheters for the purposes of delivering antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, or other medications or therapeutic treatments as directed.
• Protects the safety of patients and self by adhering to established safeguards, including personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous materials handling, and maintaining situational awareness.
• Completes all applicable documentation promptly and accurately and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Conducts on-site medication reconciliation.
• Educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic goals and interventions and collaborates with other functions to ensure patient and partner needs are fully met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nurse Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) required
• Current nursing license in good standing required
• Infusion experience required
• ASN/BSN degrees preferred
• Two years of nursing experience preferred
• CRNI certification desirable

Working Conditions

• Working in an infusion suite or patient home.
• Travel up to 50% possible.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.