Infusion 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 EMRProvide 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
- Follows established policies, procedures, objectives and performance improvements
