Per Diem Nurse

Careerbuilder - Aurora, CO

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END DATE February 25, 2012

Job Summary

Company
Careerbuilder Careerbuilder
Location

Denver, CO, US

Job Type
Regular
Job Classification
not provided
Experience
not provided
Education
not provided
Company Ref #
J3G1LC64T78H14HR2YHJ3G1LC64T78H14HR2YH
AJE Ref #
555498087
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Job Description

Per Diem Infusion NurseAccredo is a leading provider of specialty pharmaceutical services with a national network to provide the best patient care. We specialize in the distribution and clinical management of therapies for chronic pulmonary, respiratory, neurological, and immune disorders.We are proud to offer our employees competitive compensation.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 communication skills. Our committed per diem infusion nurses' administer 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. Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you will drive to patients' homes within a geographical territory 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 ( may not be applicable, depends on the needs of the branch)-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 distress-Presenting yourself in a clinically professional manner at all times)-Adhering to policies and procedures Geographical Territory:Nurse will be assigned to Wyoming, New Mexico, and ColoradoHours will vary from 0 to 10 per weekRole is subject to overnight travelKeywords:Telemetry, Med-Surg, IVIG, Home Infusion, Per Diem Nurse, On Call, PRN RN, Specialty Pharmacy, Oncology, Cardio Pulmonary, Step Down Unit, PH, Alpha One, ICU, CCU, Home care and/or home infusion, Pulmonary Hypertension, IV, Intravenous Skills, Critical Care, Emergency Room, PIC Line, Pediatric, TPNBenefits As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you will receive extensive orientation and training, which includes comprehensive skill and competency assessment as well as precepting and mentoring. You will also have access to internal career development programs as well as continuing education on new infusion therapies. You will also have some flexibility in terms of the hours you agree to work. We encourage promotion from within, so as a Per Diem Infusion Nurse you will also have opportunities for advancement. We value your expertise and hard work as a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, and will reward you with a competitive pay rate as well as mileage reimbursement. Take a bold new step in your nursing career! Apply now!

Requirements:
Required Education and Experience: Job RequirementsAs a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you must be comfortable in the

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