RN Infusion Palo Alto, CA

Now accepting applications for October starts3+ years Experience requiredInfusion RN Requirements:

5+ years of Infusion/Oncology RN experience

Outpatient Infusion RN experience

BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) experience

EPIC experience

Previous Travel RN exp.

BSN RN preferred

Details:Location: Palo Alto, CA Start date:Duration: 13 weeks, possible extensions Unit: Infusion Treatment AreasShift: Rotating shift Hours: 4x10s, 40 hours/weekRequirements: CA RN License, Minimum 5 years of Infusion RN experience, Outpatient Infusion experience, BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) experience, EPIC experience, BLS, ACLS, ONS Chemo Card The RN Dialysis nurse is responsible for providing dialysis treatment to patients suffering from kidney failure to include pre and post dialysis care while maintaining a safe environment, providing compassionate care and per facility / physician orders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures compassionate, professional delivery of all dialysis-related nursing services in a clinical setting

Provides the highest level of care to patients and ensure their safety, comfort and well-being

Understands the basic and advanced principles of water treatment

Prepares patients for dialysis treatment and continually monitors patients during the treatment

Properly sets up the dialysis machine in preparation for use

Prepares dialysate according to formulas and primes with saline or heparinized solution

Responsible for teaching patients and their families about healthcare practices for safety at home

Accurately explains the dialysis procedure and the operation of the dialysis machine to new patients and answers any questions related to dialysis and health maintenance

Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during the dialysis procedure

Uses proper techniques to access the dialysis site and correctly connects patient to dialysis machine

Begins procedure and monitors the dialysis site during the treatment

Accurately collects, documents, and reports all patient data (i.e. vital signs, weights)

Observes and monitors patient(s) during the procedure and reports any changes or adverse reactions in patient’s condition to the Charges Registered Nurse on duty

Provides skilled intervention to patients as applicable for any signs and symptoms of adverse reaction and/or change in patient’s condition

Documents all patient care procedures performed during the dialysis treatment

Correctly follows all policies and procedures in testing the machine pre-treatment

Correctly follows all policies and procedures to discontinue treatment and disconnect the patient from the dialysis machine

Responsible for cleaning and quality control of the dialysis equipment

Reports any machine problems or malfunctions to the facility or charge registered nurse, as required by policy

May participate in the development of patient care plans; depending upon the facility or work assignment.

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.