Infusion Nurse Educator

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of infusion nursing experience.
• Infusion certification (CRNI) preferred.
• Previous experience in staff education, precepting, training, or leadership preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infusion therapies, vascular access devices, medication administration, and patient education.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work positively and effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Clinical Education & Training:
  • Develop, coordinate, and conduct orientation programs for newly hired clinical staff.
  • Provide ongoing clinical education and training related to infusion therapies, medications, disease states, and nursing best practices.
  • Assess and validate nursing competencies through skills checklists, return demonstrations, and direct observation.
  • Serve as a clinical preceptor and mentor for nursing staff.
  • Facilitate annual competency assessments and mandatory education requirements.
  • Develop educational materials, training resources, and competency tools.
  • Cook up in-services related to new medications, therapies, equipment, and policies.
  • Maintain accurate records of employee training, competencies, and continuing education activities.
• Clinical Quality & Compliance:
  • Monitor adherence to infusion therapy policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
  • Aid in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in clinical audits and chart reviews to identify educational opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, Medicare, Medicaid, and accreditation requirements.
  • Collaborate with leadership to address clinical performance concerns and develop improvement plans.
  • Affix updated and maintained clinical policies and procedures based on current evidence-based practices.
  • Promote patient safety initiatives and risk reduction strategies.
• Clinical Support:
  • Serve as a clinical resource for nurses regarding infusion therapy procedures, medication administration, and patient care concerns.
  • Provide hands-on clinical support as needed during staffing shortages, high-volume periods, or complex patient situations.
  • Aid in patient care, infusion administration, and vascular access procedures when necessary.
  • Support investigation and follow-up of adverse events, infusion reactions, and medication variances.
  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and leadership to improve patient outcomes.
• Professional Development:
  • Maintain current knowledge of infusion nursing standards and evidence-based practices.
  • Attend continuing education programs, conferences, and professional development activities.
  • Promote professional growth and certification opportunities among clinical staff.
  • Participate in strategic planning for clinical education and workforce development.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Support implementation of new clinical programs and service lines.
  • Aid in clinical research initiatives as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Operations or executive leadership.
• Director Of Nursing Support:
  • Serve as the designated backup for the Director of Nursing during periods of absence, including vacation, illness, leave, or other scheduled time away.
  • Provide oversight of clinical operations and nursing staff in the Director of Nursing's absence.
  • Aid in clinical decision-making, staffing coordination, regulatory compliance, incident management, and patient care concerns when acting on behalf of the Director of Nursing.
  • Ensure continuity of nursing services and effective communication between clinical staff, physicians, patients, and leadership during the Director of Nursing's absence.
  • Participate in leadership meetings and represent the nursing department as delegated by the Director of Nursing.
  • Escalate significant clinical, regulatory, or operational concerns to executive leadership as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients as needed.
• Ability to travel between clinic locations as required.
• Ability to utilize computers, EMR systems, and educational technology.