Infusion RN

Summary

The Infusion Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing compassionate, effective and efficient high-quality clinical care while administering biologic infusions to pediatric and adult patients.

• Mix biologics and other medications, along with pre-medications with aseptic technique according to medication guides.
• Review health history, allergies, and current medications with patients or patients' parent upon arrival.
• Monitor vital signs before, during, and after infusions.
• Start intravenous lines with aseptic technique.
• Draw bloodwork as ordered from IV or through venipuncture.
• Chart detailed nurse's notes and charges in Epic electronic charting.
• Document detailed nurse’s notes on adult patients on paper infusion flow sheets.
• Educate patients at discharge about signs and symptoms to call in to the office.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement while following guidelines and medication protocol for allergic reactions.
• Notify physicians of any changes in patient status since last infusion.
• Fax updates to adult or referring physicians.
• Record verbal and phone orders from physicians and enter into Epic accordingly.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Administer PPD skin tests and subcutaneous and intramuscular injections to patients and occasionally to staff.
• Participate as infusion nurse or pharmacist in research studies
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Attend periodic training sessions and meetings related to position.
• Maintain excellent communication and effective working relationships with patients, providers, as well as all staff, administration and supervisor colleagues.
• Establish remote Epic access on home computer.
• Potential to be cross-trained across other departments.
• Potential to infuse patients at satellite locations.
• Maintain RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required with at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience required.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
• Active Georgia RN license
• Active BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) skills strongly desired:
  Epic.

Value diversity
- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics
- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Customer Service
- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Delegation
- Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.

Interpersonal Skills - focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Organizational Support
- Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Teamwork
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits…