Catholic Health System Buffalo , NY 14202
Posted Yesterday
Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 8-4
Summary:
The Registered Nurse Infusion Therapy for Home Care must be knowledgeable in professional nursing principles and practices related to infusion therapy. Demonstrates appropriate judgment and assessment skills to be able to make independent clinical decisions in formulating and carrying out a home care plan of care. Associate seeks guidance from Clinical Manager when needed. Demonstrates ability to be depended upon as scheduled for work meetings, and/or in-services as requested.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university
Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York required
BSN preferred
BLS certification preferred. Certification must be obtained within three (3) months from date of hire or transfer into position
PICC Certification preferred
CRNI preferred
EXPERIENCE
Minimum one (1) year relevant experience required
One (1) year experience performing veni-puncture and infusion therapy
One (1) year experience with central catheters and PICC lines
Certified Home Care experience preferred
Critical care, military or emergency medical services experience preferred. experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Most possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use
Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel
Ability to prioritize
Strong assessment skills required
Ability to multi task
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings
May be exposed to high crime areas within the community, within the county serviced by the agency
Endures exposure to weather and temperature extremes
Most possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use
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