Infusion Registered Nurse

Education and Qualifications Required for Consideration

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• 3 years of recent clinical RN experience in ICU, ER, or similar level of patient care. Prefer recent infusion experience but will train the right candidate
• Current and valid RN License
• Current American Heart Association BLS or ACLS/PALS certificate

Skills/Abilities

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
• Computer literate; proficient in Word, Excels, and Outlook
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with team members and provider offices

Essential Functions

• Greets patients and escorts them to the infusion room
• Provide patient education about their treatment and answer questions about adverse reactions
• Provide general nursing care to patients; administers prescribed medications, per drug protocol for adults and children.
• Establish IV access and also access central lines
• Observe, record and reports patient's condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to the Clinical Director and records in electronic medical record (EMR)
• Provides accurate documentation in the patient's EMR
• Provide close monitoring of patients in infusion rooms
• Maintains timely flow of patient care and documentation
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively
• Replenishes IV carts and cleans infusion rooms
• Answer incoming telephone calls as needed
• Follows all OSHA guidelines to minimize exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Follow HIPAA regulations and practices with a high level of integrity and honesty by maintaining patient confidentiality
• Follows established policies, procedures, objectives and performance improvements.