Nurse Clinician, RN (Infusion Per Diem) career at Express-Scripts in Iowa City

Express-Scripts is currently seeking to employ Nurse Clinician, RN (Infusion Per Diem) on Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:51:05 GMT. Nurse Clinician, RN (Infusion Per Diem) - 130000V5 ABOUT EXPRESS SCRIPTS Advance your career with the company that makes it easier for people to choose better health. Express Scripts is a leading healthcare company serving tens of millions of consumers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate, creative and committed to creating systems and service solutions that promote better...

Nurse Clinician, RN (Infusion Per Diem)

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Description: Express-Scripts is currently seeking to employ Nurse Clinician, RN (Infusion Per Diem) right now, this career will be ordered in Iowa. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. -

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ABOUT EXPRESS SCRIPTS

Advance your career with the company that makes it easier for people to choose better health.
Express Scripts is a leading healthcare company serving tens of millions of consumers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate, creative and committed to creating systems and service solutions that promote better health outcomes. Join the company that Fortune magazine ranked as one of the "Most Admired Companies" in the pharmacy category. Then, use your intelligence, creativity, integrity and hard work to help us enhance our products and services. We offer a highly competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance and an employee stock purchase plan.

ABOUT THE DIVISION

A leading provider of specialty pharmacy services, Accredo improves care for patients through behavioral and clinical expertise.

Accredo offers a broad range of healthcare products and services for individuals with chronic health! conditions, such as growth hormone deficiencies, hepatitis C,! hemophilia, oncology, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. It also provides comprehensive patient management services, including clinical care management programs, counseling, education, outcomes measurement, social services and reimbursement services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking a dynamic individual with strong IV infusion
and communication skills. Our committed Per Diem Infusion Nurses’
administer and monitor patients in the home during treatment and provide
the necessary education on how to manage conditions and follow up care
after release from health care facilities. As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you will drive to patients’ homes within a geographical territory to administer treatments to patients and to provide them with infusion services, response management and education about their treatment regimen so they can learn to self-administer treatments when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide patient clinical coordination in a variety of environments including home, infusion suites, hospitals and doctor offices

Training patients in the self-administration of treatments, particularly how to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse physical reactions to treatments

Coordinating with pharmacists to address changes in patient condition or drug management issues

Collaborating and conferring with the appropriate branch staff regarding patient status and treatment needs

Documenting all interactions and communication with patients, plan of treatment (POT), including assessment, treatments, patient responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process and training activities using an electronic hand held device in a timely manner

Completing training for new/specialty infusion therapies

Participating in on-call rotation

Determining the best course of action for aiding a patient! in distress

Presenting yourself in a clinically professional ! manner at all times)

Adhering to policies and procedures

Geographical Territory: Nurse will be assigned to Iowa City, IA and Rock Island, IL area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
• 1 year nursing experience, which should include 1 year as a specialized Registered Nurse in acute or home care and/or home infusion environment
• Completion of intravenous skill inventory/training
• Strong venous access skills
• Availability to work weekend hours if needed, and flexibility to work alternate shifts on short notice
• Ability to lift and perform repetitive motions
• Critical care experience preferred
• Previous home infusion experience strongly preferred
• CRNI certification a plus
• PICC certification a plus
• Access device certification a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office and Outlook preferred
• Home in! ternet access is strongly desired
• LI-RS1

Express Scripts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and background investigation and, depending on position requirements, a Department of Defense backgroun! d investigation. AA/EOE.

Job Category

General
Primary Location

United States-Iowa-Iowa City

Work Locations

Iowa City, IA - 2415 Heinz Road

2415 Heinz Road

Iowa City

52240

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

1st Shift

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes, 75 % of the Time

Work From Home?

No
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This career will be started on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:51:05 GMT

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