Our Infusion Therapy Registered Nurses are passionate about what they do. We strive to provide outstanding service and commit to a personalize experience for each patient we encounter. We are looking for a Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a fast paced team oriented environment.
Reviews patient charts to ensure that physician’s orders are in the chart and up-to-date prior to escorting patient to infusion suite.
Prepares patient for infusion of medication. Obtains brief medical histories, checks vital signs, and reviews patient’s list of medications.
Provides infusion therapy in a safe and competent manner.
Monitors patient and promptly reports changes in the patient’s condition or emergencies.
Initiates peripheral intravenous catheter insertion(s), administers injection(s), and performs phlebotomy as needed.
Provides educational information to patient and patient’s family regarding biologic drugs. Instructs patient about biologic drugs, how they work and their side effects.
Maintains current statistics on patients.
Helps arrange for patients to receive biologic drugs at outside facilities.
Schedules patients for infusion therapy.
Remains current with the policies mandated by both Federal and local governments, Medicare/Medicaid programs, and other private health care programs regarding handling of laboratory work.
Performs related work as required.
Qualifications:
Successful completion of an organized program of study on infusion therapy.
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification, preferred
Knowledge of indications of therapy, pharmacologic actions, interactions, side effects and monitoring of parameters. Understanding of drug calculations.
Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice by Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and adheres to the Standards of Practice.
Skilled in site selection for placement of peripheral intravenous catheters.
Skilled in obtaining vital signs.
Skilled in maintaining clear and concise notes in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to adapt to changes in the department.
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and thoroughness.
Participate in the development of policies and procedures related to infusion therapy.
As a valuable member of our team, you will be eligible for a generous compensation package that includes competitive pay, paid leave, medical and dental coverage, life and disability coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance and more!
Hours: 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday
Position Type: Full Time, Monday through Friday
We invite you to apply to become our next Infusion Nurse!
A progressive healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care and service
