What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Nurse position at BrightStar Care?
Come work for BrightStar Care, a company that believes in serving with passion and doing the right thing. The Injection Nurse is responsible for providing home health clinical services. The injection nurse is responsible for quality, adequacy of services provided and may, where required, supervise staff. The Injection Nurse is responsible for ensuring that care is delivered appropriately and the standards of quality are adhered to. We are looking to add enthusiastic members to join our independently owned and operated agency and see why we are described as “caring, compassionate, and cheerful”. Come work as many or as few hours as you want IN THE West Des Moines area with nights, days, weekends, and holidays available.
EDUCATION
Job Responsibilities
- Perform care as defined by client’s individual Plan of Care and within scope of state’s nurse practice act
- Monitor patient’s condition and notify appropriate personnel of any changes
- Provide those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill
- Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws
- Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Current unrestricted RN license in state for which care is being provided
- Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required. Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience with one (1) year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred.
- Reliable car/auto insurance
- Clean background and criminal record
- Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations
- Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
- Experienced preferred: Peripheral IV starts/maintenance & IV Infusion Therapy Injection and self-infusion training Phlebotomy for adult and pediatric patients CVAD experience & knowledge Advanced Nursing Certifications (CRNI, OCN preferred)
EDUCATION
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program
