Per Diem Infusion Nurse

As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse at Local Infusion, your primary responsibilities include assessing and documenting the health status of patients, delivering infusions or injections as per protocol, maintaining medical inventory, and communicating with healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care. Your role is crucial in providing the highest level of care and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.

To become a Per Diem Infusion Nurse at Local Infusion, you need a current RN licensure in Connecticut, excellent IV skills, and preferably certifications such as ACLS and PALS. Experience with biologic drugs and familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems is highly beneficial, as you’ll be at the forefront of providing innovative care.

Yes, flexible scheduling is a key feature of the Per Diem Infusion Nurse role at Local Infusion. We understand the importance of work-life balance, and as a per-diem employee, you can choose when to work, making it easier to manage personal commitments while making a significant impact on patient care.

At Local Infusion, we maintain a patient-clinician ratio of 3:1 for our Per Diem Infusion Nurses, ensuring that you can provide high-quality, individualized attention to each patient. This manageable ratio allows you to focus on delivering exceptional care in a supportive environment.

Local Infusion is committed to investing in you! As a Per Diem Infusion Nurse, you will have access to a variety of professional development opportunities, enabling you to grow alongside our rapidly evolving company. We believe that continuous learning is essential in the healthcare field, and we provide resources to help you stay at the forefront of infusion therapy.

Local Infusion stands out because of our dedication to reshaping the patient experience in infusion therapy. Our focus on clinical integration, technology usage, and patient-centered design allows us to offer a differentiated care model. We prioritize community and connection, ensuring every patient feels supported throughout their journey.

Absolutely! Per Diem Infusion Nurses at Local Infusion are given first priority for open full-time positions if they are interested. This pathway provides the flexibility to explore your fit within our organization while having the potential to secure a full-time role when the time is right.

Answering this question effectively involves describing your approach to a comprehensive patient assessment. Emphasize the importance of reviewing medical history, current medications, and conducting physical examinations. It’s also crucial to communicate how you would document findings accurately and ensure clear communication with the rest of the healthcare team.

When addressing your experience with IV starts and infusion therapy, share specific instances where you successfully initiated IV access and managed infusion protocols. Discuss any challenges you’ve faced and how you overcame them, showcasing your skills and confidence in delivering quality patient care.

Provide a concrete example to highlight your communication skills. Describe how you identified a critical issue, gathered relevant information, and relayed it to the healthcare provider in a timely manner. Demonstrating your ability to advocate for patients shows your commitment to their care.

Share strategies that showcase your problem-solving skills and empathy. Talk about active listening techniques, the importance of remaining calm under pressure, and examples of successful conflict resolution, emphasizing how you prioritize patient comfort and experience.

Discuss qualities such as excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, empathy, adaptability, and attention to detail. Describe how these traits contribute to effective patient care and how they resonate with Local Infusion's mission and values.

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning. Talk about attending workshops, engaging in professional organizations, subscribing to industry publications, or utilizing online courses to deepen your knowledge of infusion therapy and best practices.

Highlight your knowledge of emergency protocols and your ability to stay calm in critical situations. Discuss steps like stopping the infusion, monitoring vital signs, communicating with the healthcare team, and documenting the event thoroughly to ensure patient safety.

Emphasize your time-management skills and your ability to assess the urgency of tasks effectively. Discuss how you would evaluate patient needs, prioritize care deliveries, maintain inventory, and ensure documentation is up to date, all while being responsive to changing patient conditions.

Patient education is crucial in infusion therapy. Describe your approach to ensuring patients understand their treatment, side effects, and post-infusion care. Highlight your ability to tailor information to individual patient needs and encourage questions for better comprehension.

This is your chance to share your alignment with Local Infusion's mission and values. Discuss how their community-focused approach, commitment to innovation, and supportive environment resonate with your personal and professional goals, making it a perfect fit for your career aspirations.