Infusion Nurse

About the role

Responsible for nursing care under the supervision of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Intravenous administration of biologic agents
• Patient education
• Taking vitals and health history

Knowledge

• Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Health care systems, regulations, policies and functions
• Documentation standards
• Equipment, supplies and materials needed for medical treatment
• Basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening
• Infectious disease management and control and safety standards

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with computers

Abilities

• Use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations
• Perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages

Qualifications

• Current RN license
• AllScripts EMR experience preferred
• Clinic experience
• At least two years IV experience

Physical Requirements

• Work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Physical ability to sit, perform data entry and view computer screen for long periods at a time
• Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patient with and without assistive devices

Environmental Conditions

• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards
• Safety sensitive position

Equipment Operated

• Computer
• Stethoscope
• Echocardiography (EKG) machine
• Automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Blood pressure cuff
• Other nursing items
• May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, pulse oximetry and oxygen tanks

Travel may be required.