Infusion Nurses work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, patients’ homes and specialty medical offices to administer IV therapy. The types of treatments they administer depend on the setting. For an oncology office, the Infusion RN job description might include chemotherapy administration, for instance. In long-term care facilities, the Infusion Nurse might supply patients with IV nutrition, fluids for hydration or medications. They care for patients before, during and after the treatments. The Infusion Nurse begins with a patient assessment to help create an appropriate care plan. They might draw blood or take other specimens for lab testing as part of the treatment. During the treatment, they monitor the flow of medication and watch for adverse effects. If the patient has complications, the Nurse responds to the urgent situation and alerts the rest of the care team. Calming patients and educating them on the procedure also go into the role.
Que fait un Infusion Nurse ?
An Infusion Nurse, or IV Nurse, works as part of a healthcare team to administer various forms of IV therapy to patients. Their duties include assessing patients to develop care plans, inserting various types of intravenous lines and monitoring the IV treatments to watch for complications.
Responsabilités
Un Infusion Nurse doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Infusion Nurse doit être capable d'exécuter :
Assessing patients before IV treatments
Administering medications, vitamins and other fluids through IV lines, ports and central lines
Collecting samples and reviewing lab results
Monitoring patients throughout infusions to identify issues early
Responding to side effects or reactions to treatments
Explaining procedures to patients and families
Compétences requises
Un Infusion Nurse compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
The ability to insert and manage intravenous catheters and access ports precisely and safely
In-depth knowledge of infusion therapy, medications and patient care
Expertise using infusion equipment like IV pumps
Strong written and verbal communication
Interpersonal skills, compassion and patient care skills to educate patients and caregiver about procedures and post-infusion care
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy for proper dosing and treatment
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