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We are seeking a Registered Nurse  to join our nursing team at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.
                                  - 100 % Travel visiting houses 
                                  -  Western Shore areas & Harford County areas included

When you come to University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 224- bed suburban Towson, MD campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority.

As a Registered Nurse at UM St. Joseph, you'll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage - Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!

• Free Parking & On-Site Fitness Center

• Recognition: We have a positive points recognition program designed to reward and recognize our outstanding employees; employees can also recognize their peers

• On-Site Daycare

I.                 General Summary Administratively responsible for all nurses and their supervision.  Responsible for maintaining compliance with all licensure with the State of Maryland and The Joint Commission.  Responsible for providing quality and cost effective care for patients requiring intravenous therapy in the home setting.  

II.           Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Responsible for all Infusion Nursing clinical services. Assures compliance with State Licensure, Medicare Certification, and Joint Commission Accreditation.
2. Responsible for all policy and procedure development related to Infusion Nursing.
3. Responsible for infusion nurses competency development and ensure the nurses are competent.
4. Participates in budget planning if needed.
5. Makes patient visits and provides patient centered care.
6. Uses best practices to create nursing care plans to provide patient care.
7. Assesses and evaluates patient specific needs and coordination of care.  Ensures all required documentation is complete.
8. Teaches the patient and/or family about the patients care needs, disease prevention and proper infection control measures. 
9. Coordinates patient care and maintains communication with all other necessary entities.  This includes the Home Infusion Pharmacy and applicable providers.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

IV.        Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Preferred Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)
2. Knowledge of IV medications, indications, side effects.  Experience infusing the medications and able to troubleshoot potential problems.