PICC RN – Infusion RN – LTC Job Description:
The primary function of the Infusion Nurse RN is to provide essential in-home IV Infusion medical treatment, response management and follow up care to clients which reside in skilled nursing facilities. In addition, within an assigned geographical territory, the Infusion Nurse RN will administer and monitor patients during treatment and provide the necessary education on treatment regimen, condition management and treatment self-administration when appropriate. Locations served are SNF’s and availability and needs are 7 days a week primarily from 7am – 10pm
Ultrasound Units are provided so the PICC RN can select the best entry for the line and services are coordinated with an X-ray service to aid the PICC RN at the bedside to visualize proper placement of the PICC Line in the SVC. X-ray’s are then transmitted to Radiology to be read and confirmed The Vascular Program offers PICC, MID’s, PIV’s, Line removal, Trouble Shooting, Dressing Changes, In-services & Education.
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