Do you have an Infusion background, with knowledge of specialty medications? Do you want a steady role where you build relationships with patients? This role will provide that, along with case management and opportunities to educate new nurses to the team! 

Schedule

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

2 Holidays per year

No On Call

BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs.

BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country.

Role Purpose

The Vascular Access Specialist coordinates the business, administrative, and operational functions necessary to achieve successful outcomes related to the care provided for specialty medication patients. This positions performs direct patient care and functions as a clinical resource for issues related to vascular access devices for the nursing, pharmacy, and other support staff. This position also supports the operational functions of the department as related to the ambulatory infusion suites, staff education, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and revises the policies and procedures guiding all aspects of the operation of the ambulatory infusion suites.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in the placement, maintenance, troubleshooting, and de-clotting of intravenous catheters as well as in the administration of specialty medications.
• Assists in developing the policies and procedures related to the safe administration of specialty medications.
• Participates in nursing orientation, the development & administration of training, and competency validation for the nursing staff.
• Educates patients and family members about specialty medication infusions, potential adverse reactions, and post discharge care; administers specialty medications according to physician orders.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree- Nursing
• 2-5 years experience
• Registered Nurse (RN)

• Bachelor's Degree- Nursing
• Certified Regigestered Nurse Infusion
• Vascular Access-Board Certified

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer