Clinic RN - Infusion; per-diem

Job Description

Per-diem employees work on an as-needed basis to support staffing and patient care needs with flexible scheduling opportunities. The Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care within a fast-paced ambulatory infusion and clinic setting. This role collaborates closely with providers, interdisciplinary teams, and patients to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe and effective care while supporting exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.

The Infusion RN is responsible for administering infusion therapies, medications, injections, IV treatments, and other clinical interventions while demonstrating strong knowledge of infusion medications, vascular access devices, drug administration, safe handling practices, and patient monitoring. This position also provides patient education, triage, disease management, care coordination, and clinical support for in-office procedures.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-directed, and able to think critically in a dynamic clinical environment. Strong communication, leadership, and multitasking skills are essential to support clinic flow, respond to patient needs, and coordinate care across the healthcare continuum. Responsibilities also include documentation within the electronic health record, managing patient communications, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver compassionate, efficient, and evidence-based care.

This position may float to other Medical Group departments as needed to support patient care operations. Candidates must possess a current RN license and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, patient advocacy, and continuous professional growth.

Sufficient care experience to demonstrate ability as an Ambulatory Staff RN (job specific). Previous experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting preferred. Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems. Must demonstrate maturity in judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing environments, recognizing and assisting where help is needed.

Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing.

Current Montana License as a Certified Registered Nurse. BLS certification required. Certification in Nurse Infusion preferred.

Ability to achieve cognitive, organizational, and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations, and/or patients. Ability to conduct oneself professionally, including interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Open to feedback and a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.

• Perform patient intake including vitals, history, medication reconciliation, screenings, and documentation of clinical data.
• Assist providers with exams, treatments, and in-office procedures.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and injections per orders and protocols.
• Perform clinical procedures including EKGs, IV therapy, dressing changes, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Assess patient needs in person and by phone; provide guidance per clinical protocols.
• Identify care gaps and support care plan implementation.
• Prioritize patient needs and manage messages/calls per clinic policy.
• Provide culturally competent care and function independently during nurse visits.

• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and preventive care.
• Serve as patient advocate and care coordinator across the continuum of care.
• Act as liaison between patients, providers, and care team members.

• Triage patient concerns via phone and electronic communication.
• Provide timely clinical guidance based on protocols.
• Triage referrals to support timely scheduling and care coordination.

• Document accurately and timely in the EHR.
• Manage patient communication via phone, messages, and EHR systems.
• Prepare exam rooms and support clinic flow for scheduled and walk-in visits.
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, prescriptions, and diagnostic testing.
• Utilize EHR, Right Fax, and related systems effectively.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain accreditation readiness.
• Collaborate with providers and staff to improve patient care and clinic efficiency.