About the Role
- Ponos is seeking a Travel Infusion Registered Nurse for our Virginia programing to be a critical role in delivering specialized intravenous therapy and infusion care to patients across various healthcare settings throughout the Virginia region.
- This position requires adaptability to different clinical environments, ensuring high-quality patient care while adhering to established protocols and safety standards.
- The nurse will be responsible for assessing patient conditions, administering medications and fluids via infusion, and monitoring patient responses to treatment within the patients home.
- As a traveling professional, the nurse will collaborate with diverse healthcare teams, providing education and support to patients and staff.
- Ultimately, this role aims to improve patient outcomes through expert infusion therapy and compassionate nursing care in a dynamic, mobile capacity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year in infusion therapy or related specialty.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to travel extensively and adapt to various healthcare settings and state regulations.
- Strong knowledge of intravenous therapy principles, infusion equipment, and patient safety protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Infusion Nursing (CRNI) or equivalent specialty certification.
- Experience working as a travel nurse or in multiple healthcare environments.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation software.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
Responsibilities
- Administer intravenous infusions, including medications, fluids, and blood products, following physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate infusion therapy and monitor for adverse reactions or complications.
- Educate patients and their families about infusion procedures, potential side effects, and post-infusion care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of infusion treatments, patient responses, and any incidents.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity across different clinical settings.
- Travel to assigned healthcare facilities across the United States, adapting quickly to new environments and protocols.
- Ensure compliance with infection control standards, safety regulations, and organizational policies during all infusion procedures.
Skills
- The required skills enable the nurse to safely and effectively administer infusion therapies while monitoring patient responses and managing potential complications.
- Strong clinical assessment skills are essential for tailoring treatments to individual patient needs and ensuring optimal outcomes within their homes.
- The ability to travel and quickly adapt to new clinical environments requires flexibility, problem-solving, and excellent organizational skills.
- Preferred skills such as infusion nursing certification and experience with EMR systems enhance the nurse's efficiency and quality of care delivery.
- Effective communication skills are used daily to educate patients, collaborate with healthcare teams, and provide compassionate support throughout the infusion process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We believe inclusion strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to serve members and communities nationwide. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process.
