RN Infusion

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must fulfill licensure requirements of the State of Wisconsin for a RN and be legally eligible to practice in the state of Wisconsin.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act and RN Scope of Practice.
• Experience with process improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Work Hours

We are seeking a part-time LTE Infusion RN (30 hours/week) to work weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through May 31, 2026.

Job Summary

The Infusion nurse is responsible for administering nursing care to patients in a safe, efficient, compassionate, and courteous manner using proper nursing procedures. The infusion nurse performs infusion administration, physician assistance, information gathering, sample collection, patient education, patient follow-up, supply maintenance, and consultation.

The nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded as management may deem.

1. The nurse should be able to administer injections, blood transfusions, hydration, and other medications as ordered by physician. The nurse should demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:
   • Safe handling, simple preparation and disposal of drugs
   • Vascular access device management
   • Common problems encountered by patients and families
   • Available resources in the home
   • Delegating to and supervising clinical activities of other licensed and unlicensed personnel within the guidelines set forth by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing
2. The nurse will have a working knowledge of medications and associated side effects, good patient teaching skills and a thorough understanding of various treatment programs.
3. Assists physician as needed. Ensures that all information is available.
4. Obtains patient histories. Takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, mental status, etc.
5. Obtains laboratory results.
6. Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, etc. Prepares samples for analysis or shipment.
7. Schedules radiological studies. Makes follow up patient appointments, or follows up on patient appointments. Answers routine questions from patients, and family. Obtains referrals, etc.
8. Consults with other medical personnel and may provide expert information about medications, side effects, etc.
9. Initiates pre-authorizations for infusions, or radiology procedures with the assistance of Patient Financial Services as required.
10. The nurse will display excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with staff, physicians, and a diverse patient population.
11. The nurse will have the ability to organize and coordinate complex clinical activities.
12. Delivery of nursing care via the nursing process; assessment (collection of data), planning, interventions and evaluations.
13. Attends to needs of patients and visitors.
14. Provides education to the patient.
15. Assures patient as needed; allay fears and answer questions as necessary for the patients.
16. Documents medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.
17. Arranges for follow-up care or referral.
18. Assures that consents are obtained and signed.
19. Exhibits cooperation and positive attitude toward other hospital departments.
20. Orders and accounts for medical supply stock.
21. Completes incident and error forms when appropriate.
22. Follows procedure for medication administration and narcotic control.
23. Communicates questions about appropriateness of medical or nursing care through chain of command as needed.
24. Takes primary responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills current.
25. Works with other departments in coordinating care.
26. Cleans area as needed.
27. Applies and change dressings.
28. Collects and delivers lab specimens as required.
29. Exhibits cooperation and positive attitude toward other hospital departments.
30. Participates in departmental meetings and in-services.
31. Encourages and educates clinical staff regarding adherence to the standards of rooming the patient and expectations set forth by the department.
32. Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care.
33. Adheres to Southwest Health’s value-based behavior standards.
34. Understands and adheres to Southwest Health compliance and HIPAA standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
35. Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-0993
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015