RN - Infusion Specialist - PRN

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Company Name: Kroger Specialty Pharmacy

Position Type: Employee

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 POSITION SUMMARY

Perform duties to provide intravenous immunoglobulin therapy (IgG) to patients within a specific geographical territory, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *Communicate with manager, area nurse and/or schedulers to coordinate schedules, patients, and availability *Review assignments to administer IgG therapy to patient, coordinate with pharmacy to receive infusion equipment and medication *Provide home infusion nursing care to patients in accordance with physician's plan of treatment and pharmacy's policies and procedures *Set up equipment, prepare medication, and initiate infusion therapy; observe and document patient response to therapy *Document communications with pharmacist regarding drug information, infusion changes, pre-med requests, adverse events, or delivery issues *Document communications with pharmacy technician as needed to report damaged or malfunctioning equipment *Document communications with prescribers as needed to clarify prescription and report on patient response *Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements *Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies *Perform other related duties as assigned *Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS * Associate Degree in Nursing *Valid RN license in good standing status within respective employed state, Some jurisdictions where this role is performed may require that associates have their compact RN license or are eligible to obtain their compact RN license, BLS Basic life Support certification *3+ years of experience practicing in a clinical setting, including extended periods of time where assignments include intravenous skills and Ig therapy *Current and valid driver's license issued in the state where practicing and auto insurance *Demonstrated ability to operate any range of infusion equipment, and communicate effectively through smartphone technologies, and computing skills *Demonstrated excellence in patient record documentation *Proven results in the effective development of excellent patient relationships and confidence building through effective customer service skills *Proof of negative TB skin test or proof of a negative two step Mantoux test or proof of BCG vaccine *Proof of Hepatitis B vaccine or declination

DESIRED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing *Ig Certified Nurse (IgCN), Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) *2+ years of Ig therapy administration experience

 

Education Level: Associates Required

Required Certifications/Licenses: Driver's License

Position Type: Full-Time 

Shift(s): [[mfield4]]

Regions: Any

States: Texas

Keywords: PRN, Nurse, Infusion,

 

Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names.  At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone(tm) and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®.  We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.  Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  TX || Richardson || 1748 N. Greenville Ave. || 75081 || Kroger Specialty Pharmacy || None || Specialty Infusion; Specialty Pharmacy || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || Driver's License 

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The Kroger Co.
Website : http://www.kroger.com