Registered Nurse Infusion (RN) PRN (30699)
GI Alliance, Katy, TX, United States
Position Purpose
Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, medical care, and evaluation following established professional standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and functions as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
Responsibilities
Obtain patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality. Obtain and document health history, chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assess disease condition.
Provide patient care based on nursing practice guidelines, company policies, INS standards of practice, and federal/state laws and regulations.
Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
Refer and consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems or concerns.
Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Post test and examination results. Maintain accurate inventory of all medications.
Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment–related phone calls.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Administer all medications: PO, IV, SC, IM as prescribed.
Coordinate and execute treatment plans for patients.
Schedule follow‑up appointments.
Collaborate with the GIA Research department as required.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years professional nursing experience, including at least 1 year infusion experience in acute, outpatient, home, and/or physician office setting. Gastroenterology experience preferred.
PRN Status Requirements
Must not work more than 29 hours per week or 1,000 hours per year.
Must not work a recurring schedule.
Current state registered nurse license, current CPR certificate. CRNI certification preferred.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems, structure, and functions, and community resources.
Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies.
Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, INS standards of nursing practice, and GIA policies and procedures.
Proficiency in obtaining and maintaining intravenous access through peripheral IV catheter insertions and/or central venous access devices.
Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state HIPAA laws related to release of health care information.
Knowledge of common OSHA safety hazards and precautions.
Skill and knowledge of applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
Time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to initiate appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response calmly and effectively.
Patient triage skills in person and on the phone.
Preparation/maintenance of records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Analytical skills to counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources.
Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Perform other clinical duties as deemed appropriate by nursing management/supervisor.
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Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, medical care, and evaluation following established professional standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and functions as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
Responsibilities
Obtain patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality. Obtain and document health history, chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assess disease condition.
Provide patient care based on nursing practice guidelines, company policies, INS standards of practice, and federal/state laws and regulations.
Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
Refer and consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems or concerns.
Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Post test and examination results. Maintain accurate inventory of all medications.
Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment–related phone calls.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Administer all medications: PO, IV, SC, IM as prescribed.
Coordinate and execute treatment plans for patients.
Schedule follow‑up appointments.
Collaborate with the GIA Research department as required.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years professional nursing experience, including at least 1 year infusion experience in acute, outpatient, home, and/or physician office setting. Gastroenterology experience preferred.
PRN Status Requirements
Must not work more than 29 hours per week or 1,000 hours per year.
Must not work a recurring schedule.
Current state registered nurse license, current CPR certificate. CRNI certification preferred.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems, structure, and functions, and community resources.
Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies.
Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, INS standards of nursing practice, and GIA policies and procedures.
Proficiency in obtaining and maintaining intravenous access through peripheral IV catheter insertions and/or central venous access devices.
Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state HIPAA laws related to release of health care information.
Knowledge of common OSHA safety hazards and precautions.
Skill and knowledge of applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
Time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to initiate appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response calmly and effectively.
Patient triage skills in person and on the phone.
Preparation/maintenance of records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Analytical skills to counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources.
Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Perform other clinical duties as deemed appropriate by nursing management/supervisor.
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