RN-Infusion, PRN

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Job ID: Employment Status: PRN More Information: BJC Home Care Services offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs as well as the Lifeline emergency response system. BJC Home Care Services provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country. The Home Infusion Therapy Department of BJC Home Care Services works closely with physicians, patients and caregivers to enable patients to remain or return home while receiving intravenous medications. Our services include 24 hour on-call pharmacy and nursing services, comprehensive patient education materials, patient assessment and drug administration monitoring, and coordination of professional services including home care nursing and laboratory services. Overview Role Purpose Registered Nurse evaluates the client and furnishes services requiring substantial and specialized skill, appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and instructions to assist the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques. When assigned as case manager, the staff nurse is responsible for coordinating all aspects of care related to that patient. Responsibilities * Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly. * Provides accurate documentation as required. * Delivers direct patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs. * Develops and implements individual plans of care in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. * Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration. * BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Degree * Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing Experience * No Experience Supervisor Experience * No Experience Licenses & Certifications * Valid Driver's License * RN Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information Degree * Bachelor's Degree - Nursing/Home Health Experience *

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