Job Description: Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Infusion for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Vermont.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: InfusionDiscipline: RNStart Date: 01/13/2025Duration: 26 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: Travel A Registered Nurse (RN) in Infusion Therapy provides specialized care to patients receiving intravenous (IV) medications, fluids, blood products, or biologic therapies. This role involves assessing patients' needs, administering infusions, monitoring for adverse reactions, and educating patients on their treatment plans. The RN in infusion therapy is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of infusions in various healthcare settings, such as outpatient infusion centers, hospitals, and home care. This position requires excellent technical skills, a strong understanding of infusion therapies, and the ability to manage complex patient care needs.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n\n Patient Assessment and Planning:\n\nAssess patients’ medical history, current health status, and specific needs related to infusion therapy.\nEvaluate the patient’s veins for appropriate IV access, considering factors such as vein condition, prior infusion history, and overall treatment plan.\nDevelop individualized care plans for patients receiving infusion therapy, ensuring treatments align with physician orders and patient needs.\n\n\n\n Infusion Administration:\n\nAdminister prescribed infusions, including IV medications, fluids, biologics, blood products, or chemotherapy, ensuring the correct dose, rate, and technique.\nInsert, maintain, and manage IV access devices such as peripheral IVs, central lines, PICC lines, or ports.\nMonitor patients during the infusion for signs of adverse reactions, complications, or side effects (e.g., allergic reactions, infiltration, phlebitis).\nAdjust infusion rates or volumes based on the patient's condition and physician’s orders.\n\n\n\n Patient Monitoring and Safety:\n\nContinuously monitor the patient’s vital signs, symptoms, and response to therapy throughout the infusion process.\nRespond promptly to adverse reactions, such as allergic responses, complications at the IV site, or systemic reactions.\nTake immediate action in emergencies, including stopping the infusion, administering medications (e.g., antihistamines, epinephrine), or initiating life-saving measures as needed.\n\n\n\n Patient Education:\n\nEducate 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.\nInstruct patients on proper care and maintenance of infusion sites, as well as post-infusion care.\nProvide 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.\n\n\n\n Documentation and Record-Keeping:\n\nMaintain accurate and detailed records of the infusion process, including patient assessments, IV access site monitoring, medications administered, and patient responses.\nDocument any complications, adverse reactions, or changes in patient condition in the patient's medical record.\nEnsure documentation complies with regulatory requirements, including adherence to HIPAA standards.\n\n\n\n Infection Control and Safety:\n\nFollow strict infection control protocols when preparing and administering infusions, using aseptic techniques to prevent infections at the IV site.\nMonitor for signs of infection at the infusion site, such as redness, swelling, or drainage, and take appropriate action if infection occurs.\nEnsure that all equipment used for infusion is sterile, and that safety protocols are followed to minimize risks to patients.\n\n\n\n Collaboration with Healthcare Team:\n\nCollaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust infusion therapy plans, ensuring that patient needs are met.\nCommunicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team about any patient concerns, changes in condition, or infusion-related issues.\nParticipate in team meetings and contribute insights regarding patient care or the improvement of infusion protocols.\n\n\n\n Quality Assurance and Continuing Education:\n\nStay current on best practices and guidelines related to infusion therapy, including advances in IV medications, technologies, and patient care techniques.\nParticipate in quality assurance activities, reviewing and improving infusion protocols, patient safety practices, and patient outcomes.\nParticipate in continuing education or certifications related to infusion nursing, such as certification in intravenous therapy (e.g., CRNI – Certified Registered Nurse Infusion).\n\n\n Magnet Medical Job ID 29776868. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Infusion,19:00:00-07:00:00