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Job Description Summary

The Infusion Therapy department of Southeast Health offers a comprehensive outpatient infusion therapy program to the residents of Dothan, Alabama and the surrounding areas. The department is located on the 2nd floor of the Women’s Center and offers an expansive view of the external surroundings. The open concept space was designed with patient comfort in mind. It features with 12 comfortable recliners so patients can relax and two specialized treatment rooms. Privacy can be provided in the open area by drawing the curtains to a close.

Job Description

The Infusion Therapy department is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 4:30pm. There is a clinician on call on Saturday and Sunday during the hours of 6:00am until 10:00am.

Outpatient infusion therapy services include:

+ Administration of medications (e.g., Remicade, Interferon, Solumedrol)

+ Antibiotic Therapy

+ Injectable Treatments (e.g., Lovenox, Avenox)

+ Blood and blood product transfusions

+ Hydration Therapy

+ Inserting and removing IV access devices

+ Programming ambulatory IV infusion pumps

+ Central line Maintenance (e.g., PICC, vascular access ports, Hickman Catheters)

+ Care and education related to any of the above

+ Blood draws from all types of lines.

Qualifications:

+ Current RN license in the state of Alabama;

+ 2 years relevant clinical experience in a supervisory/charge nurse role;

+ Demonstrated clinical competence at the mastery level applicable to the assigned unit;

+ Certification in specialty area OR completion of certification as soon as candidate meets all eligibility requirements as stipulated by the certifying board;

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (preferred) OR Documentation of acceptance/enrollment in a BSN program with successful completion of the degree within 3 years of date of hire. (required)

Skills:

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support;

+ Institutional Intermediate EKG Course;

+ Advanced Life Support relative to area of specialty (e.g., Neonatal Resuscitation, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, or Advanced Cardiac Life Support);

+ Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of various education levels via written and verbal formats;

+ Computer proficiency including e-mail, intranet, and Microsoft Office products

Shift

DayShift Details

FTE

1

Type

Regular

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Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.