Infusion Nurse

Overview

We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse with RECENT INFUSION EXPERIENCE who can assist in the infusion suite of our private-practice rheumatology office. This position will be part-time, with occasional PRN requests as needed for patient accommodation. This will include managing patient infusions in our in-office infusion suite, documenting infusion encounters, monitoring medication inventory, and responding to infusion-related questions. Due to the reduced office schedule, this Infusion Nurse MUST have prior infusion experience and be able to learn and adapt quickly to the demands of this position.

• Perform infusions and injections for biologic medications such as Rituxan, Remicade, Simponi Aria, Krystexxa, Cimzia, and Evenity with full documentation of office note for these procedures.
• Assist as needed with infusions for clinical research study patients.
• Track benefit investigation and prior authorization status of infused medications.
• Monitor and record biologic medication inventory and infusion supplies.
• Provide medication information and resources to patients and their families.
• Document infusions, patient conversation and task updates in EMR with appropriate detail.
• Ensure patient records are kept up to date including documentation of phone conversations, documents sent or received, task updates, and provider changes to therapy.
• Provide backup for IM injections, patient intake, and other medical assistant duties as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

• Required current North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Experience performing infusions in a multi-chair setting is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.