Infusion Registered Nurse

JOB TITLE:

Infusion Registered Nurse

LOCATION:

Chevy Chase, MD

HOURS:

4 DAY WORK WEEK
- Monday
- Thursday (Full-Time)
PAY: $41+/hr depending on experience FREE PARKING AT ALL 7 OFFICE LOCATIONS!

BENEFITS:

Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFSAHSALife Insurance
401K Contributions Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Every Friday off Tuition Assistance Free Parking Paid Maternity and Paternity LeaveSTD/LTD/ADD Insurance (short-term disability, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance)
GENERAL STATEMENTS OF DUTIES:

The infusion nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient’s course of infusion therapy. The infusion nurse is also expected to administer research medications, as required.

SUPERVISED RECEIVED:
Reports directly to Infusion DirectorSUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None TYPICAL WORKING DEMANDS:
Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Involves standing and walking. Requires exposure to bodily fluids. Occasionally lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds.

TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to bio-hazardous materials. Medication preparation and administration. Fast-paced, busy medical office. Using computer-based software.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List may not include all of the duties assigned.)Reviews patient chart to ensure that physician’s orders are up-to-date and insurance authorization has been obtained prior to patient arrival to office.

Obtains brief medical history, checks vital signs, reviews labs and reviews patient’s list of medications.

Provides infusion therapy in a safe and competent manner.

Monitors patient and promptly reports changes in the patient’s condition or emergencies.

Inserts peripheral intravenous catheters, access implanted ports, administers injections, and performs phlebotomy, as needed.

Provides educational information to patient and patient’s family regarding biologic treatments. Instructs patient about biologic medications, mechanism of action, and potential side effects.

Schedules patients for infusion therapy and office visits.

Communicates with providers and other staff members, as appropriate.

Remains current with the policies mandated by both federal and local governments, Medicare/Medicaid programs, and other private health care programs regarding handling of laboratory work.

Attends Departmental Meetings.

Performs related work as required.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of indications of therapy, pharmacologic actions, interactions, side effects and monitoring of parameters. Understanding of drug calculations.

Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions used to establish and maintain a safe work environment.

Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice developed by Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and adheres to the Standards of Practice.

Skilled in IV catheter insertion and implanted port care.

Skilled in obtaining vital signs.

Skilled in maintaining clear and concise notes in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to examine documents for accuracy and thoroughness.

Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, other staff members, and the public.

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to adapt to changes in the department.

Ability to think critically in the clinical setting.

Participate in the development and general adherence of policies and procedures related to infusion therapy and nursing care within the department.

Work independently with off-site supervision.

Floating to other sites, as appropriate, for staffing needs in the department.

Maintains current licensure and certifications necessary to perform duties and legally practice in the state(s) licensed.

Adheres to all ARA and ARISE Policies and Procedures.

Other Duties as Assigned:
The assignment of duties to employees is not limited to the content of this job description. Other tasks and assignments may be related…