Infusion Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Infusion Registered Nurse –Full-time

Cover letter and resume required for consideration for employment.

Who we are: Rocky Mountain Mind and Body, one of Colorado's boutique psychiatric clinics offering integrative psychiatric services along with specializing IV Ketamine infusion therapy for mood and chronic pain, vitamin and supplement therapies, and group Ketamine therapy.

With over 17,500 successful infusions completed, we are deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for our patients through innovative treatments. Our mission is to educate and provide exceptional care tailored to each individual's unique needs.

Who you are: We are seeking a compassionate, empathetic, polite, emotionally strong, and has a high degree of patience for people who are hurting. We are seeking an individual who can thrive in a highly emotional yet rewarding environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent current IV skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with the RMMB team, patients, family members, caregivers, and other healthcare providers.  

We believe in a collaborative approach to care and seek open-minded, accepting individuals with a warm and welcoming attitude, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to multitask, and the capacity to work independently. You must be able to work well within a small team, be reliable, dependable, discrete, and able to adhere to patient privacy laws emphatically.

Please note: due to conflict of interest policies, we are unable to hire current patients.

TRIGGER WARNING: Working with suicidal patients, listening to trauma from PTSD patients, holding space for and having responsibility to support these patients may be triggering for some people. Please be honest with yourself about this aspect of the job before applying.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are excited to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovative mental health and chronic pain treatment solutions, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team at Rocky Mountain Mind and Body.

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The typical RN to patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:1.5 per hour which provides the best direct patient care and as much one on one time with our patients.

Fridays and Mondays are required to be considered for employment 

Hours can vary, but typical clinical hours in the clinic are Monday through Friday 8:00am- 5:30pm with a 60 minute lunch. Some summer and fall variations may be available.

Rocky Mountain Mind and Body also provides Group Ketamine therapy retreats that are typically done on Saturdays from 9:00am to 3pm and some weekday evening Yoga Ketamine Therapy sessions. These events are fully led and guided by certified psychedelic guides using meditation, Yoga Nidra, curated music, and  are medically monitored by RNs and the clinic director using Ketamine medication. We limit to 10 participants for a luxury and more intimate experience. 

Qualifications - Required

• Active, unrestricted, unencumbered Colorado Registered Nurse license
• Minimum of 2 years of Nursing experience
• Must apply for and carry liability insurance or obtain within 20 days of employment (premiums reimbursed up to $450/year)
• Exceptional manual IV skills and current (within the last 12 months).
• Current BLS certification

Key Competencies include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent current IV skills (within the last 12 months) we do not use any assisted devices such as ultrasound. You must have current manual IV skills.
• Must be open minded to our patient population. We require the utmost respect and privacy for all our patients and other team members.
• Excellent communication skills-must be able to communicate with patients as well as medical staff in a kind, compassionate manner
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to collaborative teamwork by communicating openly, respectfully, and directly with all interdisciplinary team members; actively participates in shared problem-solving, offers and receives feedback constructively, and prioritizes collective patient care outcomes over individual agenda.
• Professional personal presentation 
• Comfortable initiating and maintaining conversation with patients, family members, and other healthcare providers
• Must provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for all patients
• Must be LGTBQ+ and BIPOC friendly and be comfortable providing a safe and all inclusive environment to all patient populations
• Reliable, Dependable and punctual
• Value interpersonal relationships and one-on-one caregiver while maintaining efficiency, professionalism and respect

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Start and discontinue intravenous catheters with skill and accuracy and be comfortable with difficult veins (manual IV skills a must)
• Administer intramuscular injections with skill and knowledge of best practices and physical locations
• Administer Ketamine and other PRN medications as directed, per set protocols by the clinic director
• Accurately document all medications in the EHR and appropriate log including the controlled substance log book
• Actively engages as a collaborative member of the care team by maintaining open, direct, and timely communication with leadership, nurses, providers, guides, and administrative staff; addresses concerns proactively, participates in team discussions, and contributes to a unified, patient-centered treatment environment
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
• Program and monitor syringe infusion pumps for continuous medication delivery
• Monitor, report, and chart changes in patient symptoms or behavior.
• Maintain accurate patient electronic medical records.
• Communicate all pertinent information and any patient interventions to the Clinic Director, Director of Patient Care, and to other appropriate staff 
• Provide accurate applicable treatment education and emotional support to patients and their family members.
• Educate clients, patients, family members regarding treatment protocols, treatment expectations, support options
• Complete all documentation of patient treatment, including progress notes and discharge summaries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock treatment rooms between patients and at the end of the treatment day.
• Assist patients to/from the restroom as needed.
• Maintain patient privacy.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations,
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Ability to follow OSHA, PHI, Infection controls, HIPAA regulations
• Maintain appropriate medical supply inventory with a focus on fiscal responsibility.
• Other duties as needed

Pre-employment requirements:

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire. 

Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against COVID and Flu upon commencing employment and be required to obtain applicable booster vaccinations on a regular basis. 

Working Conditions :

• This role is clinic based and requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is low. It requires low voice and tone and the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to lift and seat patients in and out of a wheelchair as needed and assist patients to and from the restroom safely.

Flu and COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided and required as needed
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
• We require all staff to be vaccinated for Flu and COVID

Starting Salary: $40 per hour. Review after successfully working 90 days.

Full-time Benefits

• Paid Time Off -Each hour of PTO accrues at .065 per hour worked first year of employment (up to 3 weeks your first year)
• Reimbursed liability insurance premiums up to $450/year
• 6 paid holidays per year (New Year’s day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor day, Thanksgiving day, Christmas day)
• Monthly cash benefits stipend 
• Monthly health reimbursement stipend (pretax)
• Annual continuing education reimbursement for nursing and/or Ketamine medicine programs
• Colorado Secure Savings IRA
• Annual continuing education, certification/license reimbursement $500
• Scrubs reimbursement: set of 3 per year

Full-time Benefits are paid for those employees working at least 32 hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis.

FOR CONSIDERATION: Please provide a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for our team along with your current CV. 

This Job Description is prepared to generally describe the responsibilities and tasks to be performed by a fully qualified candidate who possesses the knowledge, skills, and experience required for this position. Duties or functions may be assigned to, or removed from, any position at any time.

Rocky Mountain Mind and Body LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.