Infusion Nurse RN
Location: Lenexa, Kansas
Description: Express-Scripts is at the momment seeking for Infusion Nurse RN right now, this vacancy will be presented in Kansas. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. -
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Advance your career with the company that makes it easier for people to choose better health.
Express Scripts is a leading healthcare company serving! tens of millions of consumers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate, creative and committed to creating systems and service solutions that promote better health outcomes. Join the company that Fortune magazine ranked as one of the "Most Admired Companies" in the pharmacy category. Then, use your intelligence, creativity, integrity and hard work to help us enhance our products and services. We offer a highly competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance and an employee stock purchase plan.
JOB DESCRIPTION
If you are looking for per diem work and pride yourself in having strong knowledge and experience in the specialty infusion therapy environment. Join our excellent team of professionals as a per diem infusion nurse. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual with strong IV infusion and communica! tion skills. Our committed per diem infusion nurses’ adminis! ter and monitor patients in the home during treatment and provide the necessary education on how to manage conditions and follow up care after release from health care facilities. We offer a competitive compensation and mileage reimbursement to our motivated per diem staff. Infusion therapy is an essential part of medical treatment, and our nurses provide a valuable experience to our patients. Come join our team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Geographical territory: Kansas City Metro area and the surrounding areas) Evening And Weekend availability is a plus.
As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you will drive to patients’ homes within a geographical territory (Kansas City Metro area and the surrounding areas) to administer treatments to patients and to provide them with infusion services, response management and education about their treatment regimen so they can learn to self-administer treatments when appropriate.
Your specific duties as a Per ! Diem Infusion Nurse will include but not limited to:
- Provide patient clinical coordination in a variety of environments including home, infusion suites, hospitals and doctor offices
- Training patients in the self-administration of treatments, particularly how to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse physical reactions to treatments
- Coordinating with pharmacists to address changes in patient condition or drug management issues
- Collaborating and conferring with the appropriate branch staff regarding patient status and treatment needs
- Documenting all interactions and communication with patients, plan of treatment (POT), including assessment, treatments, patient responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process and training activities using an electronic hand held device in a timely manner
- Completing training for new/specialty infusion therapies
- Participating in on-call rotation !
- Determining the best course of action for aiding a patient in dist! ress
- Presenting yourself in a clinically professional manner at all times)
- Adhering to policies and procedures
As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you must be comfortable in the multifaceted role of nurse, trainer and coordinator. You must be flexible in both your availability and in your ability to work with a wide range of personality types in a variety of various home environments. As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you must also be calm and professional as you manage crises, as you will encounter patients with dramatic allergic reactions and other types of medical emergencies.
Specific qualifications for the Per Diem Infusion Nurse position include:
- Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
- 1 year nursing experience, which should include 1 year as a specialized Registered Nurse in acute or home care and/or home infusion environment
- Completion of intravenous skill invent! ory/training
- Strong venous access skills
- Availability to work weekend hours if needed, and flexibility to work alternate shifts on short notice
- Ability to lift and perform repetitive motions
- Critical care experience preferred
- Previous home infusion experience strongly preferred
- CRNI certification a plus
- PICC certification a plus
- Access device certification a plus
- Proficiency with MS Office and Outlook preferred
- Home internet access is strongly desired
- LI-AS2
None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.
Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and background investigation and, depending on position requirements, a Department of Defense background investigation. AA/EOE.
Job Category
General
Primary Location
United States-Kansas-Lenexa
Work Locations
Lenexa, KS - 11411-13 Strang Line Rd
11411-13 Strang Line Rd
Lenexa
66215
Schedule
Part-time
Shift
Any
Employee Status
Per Diem
Travel
Yes, 100 % of the Time
Work From Home?
No
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with sala! ry requirements and a resume to Express-Scripts.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 23:06:47 GMT