Registered Nurse Infusion / IV Therapy

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Infusion / IV Therapy

Michigan Institute of Urology (MIU) – Troy, MI
Employment Type: Contingent / PRN
Hours: Approximately 5–25 hours per week

About the Position

Michigan Institute of Urology is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at our Troy location on a contingent/PRN basis. The RN will provide direct nursing care, patient education, and monitoring for patients receiving infusion treatments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with peripheral IV starts and IV infusion therapy and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and patient education for individuals receiving infusion treatments.
• Assess and monitor patients’ conditions and needs, promptly communicating any changes to the appropriate clinician.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to support quality patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and follow established nursing standards and protocols.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and maintain appropriate clinical records.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge needs with the healthcare team and clinical providers.
• Conduct post-treatment follow-up calls to monitor patient progress and address concerns.
• Maintain, use, and care for dialysis catheters utilized for infusion treatments, following established protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan.
• Hands-on experience with peripheral IV starts.
• Experience administering IV infusion therapy and injections.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience caring for oncology patients.
• Phlebotomy and laboratory specimen collection experience.
• Experience with the maintenance and care of dialysis catheters used for infusion treatments.

Why Join Michigan Institute of Urology?

• Flexible contingent/PRN scheduling.
• Approximately 5–25 hours per week.
• Opportunity to provide specialized care in a collaborative urology practice.

If you are an experienced RN with infusion therapy skills and are looking for a flexible opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Location: Michigan Institute of Urology – Troy, Michigan

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records. The RN administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients in the clinic setting.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assesses patient problems both in the office and on the phone, to determine disposition of patient.
• Facilitates patient care and documents all communication into the electronic medical record (EMR) .
• Communicates physician treatment plan including lab/imaging results to patients and documents appropriately within the EMR.
• Administers medications to patients and monitors patients for reactions or side effects per written provider orders.
• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares rooms, steriles instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained.
• Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Instructs individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education and disease prevention. Develops health improvement programs.
• Engages in continuous learning, adjusts the application knowledge, skills and abilities while addressing new challenges as contextual realities change.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• RN license and certification required by state.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Ability to handle stressful and constantly changing conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understands the implications of the latest information required for both current and future problem solving decisions.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Suite and EMR applications.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and is forthright about errors or uncertainty.
• Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years previous clinical experience, urology experience preferred.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%