Infusion Nurse (Rn, Lpn) For Iv Therapy

The Infusion Nurse is responsible for directing and coordinating Vascular Access nursing care for patients based on established requirements for clinical nursing practices by state and national standards; and is responsible for the safe and smooth management of all aspects of patient care in connection with Vascular Access (VA)/IV Therapy. This process includes assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating patients and administrative processes to provide the best patient care and customer service. The Infusion Nurse accepts a role of clinician and teacher by demonstrating skills of clinical knowledge and education to patients to develop the best patient care plan; is expected to be talented in critical thinking, management, problem solving, medical terminology, professional development, and must be able to recognize and react to urgent/emergent needs.

The Infusion Nurse collaborates with other professional disciples to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes; supports the organization vision and mission, and demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and compassion in every patient encounter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Administer and monitor IV/Infusion Therapy procedures and processes.

· Review and monitor the schedule daily for accuracy and efficiencies.

· Reviews next day’s scheduled appointments for any add-ons or cancellations.

· Review chart for new starts, verify patient meets criteria for both the payer reimbursement protocols and the drug manufacture.

· Process insurance benefit verification for each visit, ensure coverage is active.

· Process prior authorizations. Ensure insurance authorizations are approved and up to date and accurately and timely entered in EPIC and linked to the appropriate appointments.

· Determine purchase method such as buy and bill or specialty pharmacy.

· Complete enrollment forms and process accordingly.

· Place the appropriate orders for procedure in EPIC and complete the referral module.

· Complete LMN for Migraine patients with 90 day hx form completion.

· Enroll patients with Pharmaceutical Copay Assist Programs per eligibility requirements.

· Communicate accurately to the patient the financial policies and their responsibility, address any financial concerns or questions to the patient in a timely manner.

· Process chart prep per procedure guidelines.

· Monitor and log fridge temp for main fridge and MA hub. Advise clinical supervisor of any issues.

· Mixing drugs, taking vitals, pausing/completing pump for restroom, etc and document as needed.

· Maintains the housekeeping and restock of the infusion room (change pillow cases, cleanliness, neatness of counters, and cull magazines older than 3 months, etc.)

· Ensures medical equipment and instruments to be clean and functional at all times.

· Monitor and Orders drugs (includes Toxins and Infusions) and all infusion supplies.

· Maintains injectable log. (ensure which vials used and logged accurately and timely).

· Bag prep for infusions, pull supplies for designated appointment per protocol.

· Send supplies and charts to Cape office for infusions.

· Post Infusion charges.

· Payer guideline cheat-sheet maintain on a regular basis payer policy changes on drug criteria and reimbursements.

· Complete and Maintain Performa for all drugs Yearly/Bi-Yearly.

· Update Admin accordingly of any changes.

· All new drugs provide WF, Performa, Payer Policy guidelines to Admin for review.

· Maintaining a high level of constant attention to detail, critical thinking.

· Maintain strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance.

· Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

· Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings, education programs, conferences, etc.

· Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

· RN or LPN certification is required

· IV/Infusion Therapy experience required

· Knowledge of medical terminology

· Strong organizational skills

· Ability to prioritize work during heavy workload situations

· Proficient in Windows environment and Microsoft Office

· Have excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent telephone etiquette skills

· Experience with medical records; Previous EHR experience, Epic a plus

· Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.

· Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

· Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

· Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skill in taking vital signs.

· Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.

· Skill in developing effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

· Ability to work independently and work effectively as a team contributor on day to day assignments

· Ability to maintain quality control standards.

· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

· Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

· Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily:

Communication

Able to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, correspondence, etc. Able to write clear communications. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions to all levels; Expresses thoughts clearly; Listens well.

Initiative

Actively seeks opportunities to make contributions vs. passively accepting situations. Goes above expectations to achieve goals.

Decision Making:

Makes decisions with sound judgment and a realistic understanding of issues.

Flexibility

Recognizes/responds to unanticipated events and requirements.

Dependability/Adaptability

Recognizes/responds to unanticipated events and requirements. Customer-focused, with demonstrated experience and ability to be flexible with changing priorities, demands and requests.

Interpersonal Relationships

Promotes teamwork, and leads by example, while successfully collaborating across functions and departments. Understands, responds to others’ needs and priorities.

Diversity Oriented

Recognizes/values the benefits of the diversity of people, ideas and cultures.

Personal Responsibility

Trustworthy with unyielding integrity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, these include: utilize manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to complete computer, handwriting, and telecommunication tasks; have normal/corrected vision and hearing to within normal range, and able to work under stressful conditions and/or work irregular hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires exposure to bodily fluids.

Typical Working Conditions: Exposure to medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.