Registered Nurse-Infusion

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Borland Groover is one of Florida's leading gastroenterology providers. Founded in 1947, our mission is to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients. We value ourselves on delivering quality care (quality), doing the right thing (accountability), caring for our patients (compassion), and taking care of our employees (collaboration). If you love the vision of Borland Groover and find your values aligning with ours, apply to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Infusion Nurse at BGC Infusion Center provides service to all patients receiving infusions. Responsible for administering, assessing, and reconstituting medication, as well as health teaching.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Follow the policy and procedures outlined by the Infusion Nurse and drug company for administering medication.
• Administer PPD tests and read and record them.
• Assess patients before infusions to determine high-risk infusions.
• Assess patients during infusions for tolerability and reactions.
• Contact physicians regarding orders and reactions. Monitor vital signs per protocol.
• Titrate infusion according to drug company guidelines.
• Teach patients signs and symptoms to watch for and what to do in Emergency situations.
• Document the infusion, recording of all vital signs, current medications, how the patient tolerated the procedure, and problems experienced with the last procedure.
• Sign and date all consent forms.
• Complete chart checks one week before the patient's appointment to verify medication orders, office visits, and required lab work are all up to date within the year.
• Complete insurance authorization task checks one week before the patient to verify billing has obtained a current prior authorization.
• Track medication count via Excel spreadsheet in the "Vial Log" folder on the W: drive.
• Complete infusion referral tasks sent to infusion from the clinical team
• Complete infusion medication procedure billing in EHR.
• Provide additional comforts such as a blanket, pillow, food, or drink.
• Stock both medical supplies, medications, and food and drink.
• Make a list of food and drink needed and send an email to the courier.
• Must follow the organization's Code of Conduct
• Must participate in the Compliance Program Initiatives and reporting and Compliance Issues

GENERAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and staff both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Great people skills.
• Able to work independently and be a team player.
• Ability to handle patient issues in a tactful, professional way.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Florida Licensed Registered Nurse.
• CPR/BLS and preferably ACLS.
• Excellent IV and assessment skills

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for an extended period of time.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs within the specifications of the job.
• Ability to assist unable patients with movement or transport to infusion chairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

BENEFITS (FULL-TIME ONLY)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Profit Sharing
• Supplemental Insurance
• Education and Tuition Reimbursement funding
• Initial Uniform Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Holidays

IMPORTANT NOTE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of duties, responsibilities, and skills. Borland Groover is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.