Infusion RN

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 flowsheets.

• 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.

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 objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.