What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Infusion Nurse (RN) position at BrightStar Care of North Miami & Miami Beach?
BrightStar Care is looking for PRN Infusion Nurses (RNs) to join our team caring for patients in their homes in the North Miami and Miami Beach areas. We prioritize our employees by offering competitive pay, exemplary support, and flexible scheduling so that they can prioritize our clients.
**This position is PRN (as the situation requires) and hours available may vary**
**This position is PRN (as the situation requires) and hours available may vary**
PRN Infusion Nurse (RN) Benefits:
- Competitive pay starting at $28.00 - $50.00 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided at no cost
- Mileage reimbursement where applicable
- Home Health or Facility shifts available
- Mobile technology to access schedule and case documentation
- Exclusive BrightStar Care Employee Discount Programs
Responsibilities
- Provide care for infusion patients according to plan of care
- Work autonomously in caring for patients and their safety during medication IV infusion.
- Observe, assess, and record patient symptoms, reactions, and progress and communicate this to relevant team and family members
- Administer treatments and perform therapeutic procedures
- Care for peripheral and central lines
- Follow sterile procedure while insertion on IV catheters, and wound care and PICC line care
- Use IV insertion experience and technique, PICC line and Port-A-Cath access and care, and sterile dressing changes with some wound care involvement.
- Some wound care
- Responsible for evaluating, verifying, and preparing medications
- Coordinate patient care activities and maintain communication with other team members including the agency, pharmacist, and physician.
- Educate the patient/family about care needs and disease prevention
- Follow appropriate infection control measures
- Maintain accurate and timely records
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Current unencumbered RN license in the state of Florida
- Strong skills when it comes to organization and prioritization
- Experience with IV insertion, PICC lines, Port-A-Cath care, and dressing changes
- Infusion, wound care and/or assessment experience is required
- Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicities
- Ability to troubleshoot problems that arise in IV therapy
- Exceptional standards of patient communication and care
- Proficient computer skills in Windows, Excel, and other related software including medical charting
- Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure
- Maintains continuing education in fields of nursing and infusion therapy
- Current CPR certification
- Current Florida driver’s license, active insurance, and reliable vehicle
- At least 1 year of recent medical surgical, home health, procedural, or critical care experience
- Flexibility to complete as many or as few patient visits as needed for the business requirements at that time.
Start making a difference as an Infusion Nurse on the BrightStar Care team today!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Salary : $28 - $50
