Registered Nurse- Infusion

Job Responsibilities

• Establishes priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develops nursing care plans.
• Prepares equipment and assists provider during examination, testing, and treatment of patients as needed.
• Captures and coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests as ordered by physician(s) when needed.
• Performs inpatient diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures in conjunction with physician as needed.
• Triage patient inquiries and communicates test results.
• Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
• Administers appropriate injections and medications as ordered by medical providers in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
• Educates patients and staff on pharmacological/drug effects and protocol requirements, if applicable.
• Participates in safety programs and orientation of new staff.
• Affirms and revises policies and procedures.
• Makes necessary precertification and preauthorization of prescriptions.
• Records medical information within the patients' electronic medical record as appropriate.
• Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to stay updated on standards and best practices within the field.
• Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
• Assesses patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.
• Reviews and completes protocol history sheets, flow sheets, study follow-up reports and patient evaluation forms.
• Prepares and amends IRB protocols, consent forms and research documents.

Requirements

Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration.

BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.

Infection Control Certificate.

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing.

Experience

Approximately 2 or more years of related work experience as a Registered Nurse.

Extensive experience as a Registered Nurse may be considered in lieu of the BSN.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor.

Licenses and Certifications

Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration.

BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.

Infection Control Certificate.

Position Summary

Under direction, assists physicians with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care and clinical protocols as needed.

Salary Range

$113,600.00 - $130,700.00