Infusion Nurse

Position Summary

Responsible for placing, monitoring, and assessing intravenous systems, medications, and/or products. Utilizing physicians’ orders and professional skills, the Infusion Therapy Services RN develops and implements a plan that meets each client’s specific needs and is in compliance with accreditation standards, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines as well as Agency policies and procedures.

• Performs initial assessment and ongoing reassessments for each client.
• Monitors and maintains infusion sites and systems.
• Administers and monitors antineoplastic agents, parenteral nutrition, investigational medications, IV antibiotics, immunoglobulin, pain management, and other IV medications.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Performs venous punctures and phlebotomies.
• Assesses the client’s condition, initiates a plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as necessary.
• Observes and assesses clients for adverse reactions and/or complications to parenteral therapy, antineoplastic agents, medications, and blood components.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the client and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of client care in an environment that optimizes client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician/pharmacist as client’s needs dictate.
• Re-evaluates the need for continued care on an ongoing basis; initiates recertification as necessary. Documentation is clear, comprehensive, and timely.
• Provides nursing care and infusion therapy care to all ages of clients from neonate to the geriatric client.
• Labels cannula, dressing, solution, medication with pertinent information according to established protocols.
• Provides education to clients and/or caregiver on treatment and ongoing care.
• Maintains aseptic practices and infection control procedures.
• Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, client progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
• Obtains needed supplies and equipment to provide care.
• Knowledgeable in the use of infusion equipment.
• Maintains infusion therapy equipment.
• Participates in agency’s other mandated activities, including in-services, UR/PI committee meetings and staff meetings.
• Adheres to all agency, payroll, billing and documentation policies and procedures.
• Meets established guidelines for documentation.

• May provide guidance, mentorship, and support to licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nursing assistants, or other clinical staff.
• Assists in coordinating daily patient care activities and ensures adherence to care plans.
• Participates in performance feedback and training of junior staff as needed.
• Reports to the Nursing Manager or Clinical Supervisor; does not typically have full managerial authority.

Required Education, Licensure & Experience
All requirements below are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience as an RN commensurate with one (1) of the following:
• One (1) year acute care experience within the last two (2) years
• One (1) year home healthcare experience within the last two (2) years
• One (1) year community health or public health experience within the last two (2) years
• One (1) year outpatient facility experience within the last two (2) years
• Credentials in specialty area, i.e., phlebotomy, IV, ET
• Current BCLS certification
• Current TB testing.
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability relate well to staff and other professionals.
• Follows Washington state Nurse Practice Act and abides by In-home service laws
• Must have effective communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Preferred qualifications are not required…