Travel Nurse RN - $2,427 per week in Burlington, VT at TravelNurseSource

Patient Assessment and Planning:

• Assess patients’ medical history, current health status, and specific needs related to infusion therapy.
• Evaluate the patient’s veins for appropriate IV access, considering factors such as vein condition, prior infusion history, and overall treatment plan.
• Develop individualized care plans for patients receiving infusion therapy, ensuring treatments align with physician orders and patient needs.

Infusion Administration:

• Administer prescribed infusions, including IV medications, fluids, biologics, blood products, or chemotherapy, ensuring the correct dose, rate, and technique.
• Insert, maintain, and manage IV access devices such as peripheral IVs, central lines, PICC lines, or ports.
• Monitor patients during the infusion for signs of adverse reactions, complications, or side effects (e.g., allergic reactions, infiltration, phlebitis).
• Adjust infusion rates or volumes based on the patient's condition and physician’s orders.

Patient Monitoring and Safety:

• Continuously monitor the patient’s vital signs, symptoms, and response to therapy throughout the infusion process.
• Respond promptly to adverse reactions, such as allergic responses, complications at the IV site, or systemic reactions.
• Take immediate action in emergencies, including stopping the infusion, administering medications (e.g., antihistamines, epinephrine), or initiating life-saving measures as needed.

Patient Education:

• Educate patients and their families about the infusion process, including the purpose of the therapy, potential side effects, and how to recognize complications or adverse reactions.
• Instruct patients on proper care and maintenance of infusion sites, as well as post-infusion care.
• Provide guidance on at-home care for patients receiving home infusion therapy, ensuring they understand the importance of follow-up care, signs of infection, and other related instructions.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of the infusion process, including patient assessments, IV access site monitoring, medications administered, and patient responses.
• Document any complications, adverse reactions, or changes in patient condition in the patient's medical record.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulatory requirements, including adherence to HIPAA standards.

Infection Control and Safety:

• Follow strict infection control protocols when preparing and administering infusions, using aseptic techniques to prevent infections at the IV site.
• Monitor for signs of infection at the infusion site, such as redness, swelling, or drainage, and take appropriate action if infection occurs.
• Ensure that all equipment used for infusion is sterile, and that safety protocols are followed to minimize risks to patients.

Collaboration with Healthcare Team:

• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust infusion therapy plans, ensuring that patient needs are met.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team about any patient concerns, changes in condition, or infusion-related issues.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute insights regarding patient care or the improvement of infusion protocols.

Quality Assurance and Continuing Education:

• Stay current on best practices and guidelines related to infusion therapy, including advances in IV medications, technologies, and patient care techniques.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, reviewing and improving infusion protocols, patient safety practices, and patient outcomes.
• Participate in continuing education or certifications related to infusion nursing, such as certification in intravenous therapy (e.g., CRNI – Certified Registered Nurse Infusion).