What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Float position at Holton Community Hospital?
Full Time
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4 days per week, M-F. Day off is rotating based on clinic schedule.
Job Summary
The Pharmacy and Outpatient Clinic Nurse is a multifaceted role responsible for providing comprehensive infusion services to patients, with a focus on Rheumatology medications, antibiotics, injections, wound care, and other relevant therapies. Additionally, this position serves the Outpatient Clinic (OPC) by supporting outpatient clinic providers. This role combines nursing expertise in clinical procedures, patient management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective treatment for patients in the Outpatient Clinic and Pharmacy/Infusion services.
Essential Job Duties
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Wound Care:
- Assess wounds, collaborating with physicians for effective treatment plans.
- Perform wound care and dressing changes with precision and attention to detail.
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Infusion Therapy:
- Administer intravenous (IV) medications, including rheumatology treatments, with a keen focus on patient comfort and safety.
- Monitor patients during infusions, assess responses, and adjust medication as required following facility policies and procedures.
- Document infusion procedures and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
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Injections:
- Administer various injections, intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SQ) medications, ensuring proper technique.
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Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate closely with the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacist in Charge, physicians, and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding medication regimens, infusion procedures, and wound care instructions.
- Assists healthcare providers during OPC visits, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Prepare patients for exams, procedures, and treatments by explaining the process, taking vital signs, and collecting necessary specimens.
- Performs routine and specialized procedures in the OPC setting, along with Infusion services.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure follow-up appointments and treatments are scheduled.
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Medication Management:
- Works closely with the Pharmacy Team to review and verify medication orders, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness for rheumatology medications, antibiotics, and other therapies.
- Prepare, dispense, and administer medications, including compounding as needed, adhering to established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Delivers pharmaceuticals and select biologicals to all ancillary departments.
- Assists in inventory management, including medication ordering, receiving, restocking, and handling of expired medications according to policies and procedures.
- Label and package medications accurately for distribution.
- Educate patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and proper administration techniques.
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Safety and Infection Control:
- Adhere to stringent infection control protocols during medication preparation, administration, and wound care.
- Maintain a safe and sterile environment, following established safety guidelines for medication handling and disposal.
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Patient Assessment and Care Planning:
- Conducts thorough assessments of patients’ health status, including vital signs, medical history, and current conditions, providing personalized care.
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Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions, medication administration, wound assessments, and vaccinations in the EHR system.
- Accurately documents patient interactions, medications in MAR, and treatments in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
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Professional Development:
- Stay current with advancements in pharmacy, infusion therapy, and wound care with ongoing education and training.
- Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of best practices within the pharmacy and OPC departments.
- Assures the ordered pharmaceuticals are available for patient administration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Must have a current, valid Registered Nurse License in the State of Kansas, or a Compact Registered Nurse License authorized to work in the State of Kansas.
- Must have current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Experience or training in pharmaceuticals preferred.
- A minimum of 6 months nursing experience required; 2 years preferred.
- Preferred experience would include wound care, infusion therapy, and clinic experience.
Benefits
We offer a complete, comprehensive benefit package that includes:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Retirement Savings with Employer Match
- Health Savings Accounts, with Employer Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical & Dependent Care
- Supplemental Coverages including Short Term & Long Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Confinement, Cancer
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- And most importantly, we offer a flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-home life balance.
