Description

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Works closely with treating providers and Infusion Supervisor to perform medical intake of all patients.
2. Implements and manages the care of infusion patients, including pre-infusion care, initiation and maintenance of IV, sterile preparation and labeling of IV admixture, appropriate VAD care (if indicated) and safe administration of intravenous medications and in accordance with practice standards and FDA labeling information.
3. Documents infusion care visits in detail in infusion systems and electronic medical records.
4. Completes appropriate screening prior to initiation of infusion.
5. Provides careful monitoring of patient condition through the infusion process.
6. Identifies emergency situations and independently initiates appropriate actions.
7. Conducts and reinforces patient education, including: treatment plan/regimen, financial implications of care, symptom management, side effects, and patient/family responsibilities related to after-care.
8. Acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted.
9. Maintains advanced knowledge of infusion practice, including but not limited to adjunct therapies, vascular access devices, infusion pumps and infection control standards.
10. Maintains regulatory and accrediting standards compliance.
11. Delegates tasks to the appropriate staff within their job description and in accordance with the Arizona Nurse Practice Act.
12. Clearly communicates patient care needs to physicians as necessary.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:  A graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.

Experience: Minimum one (1) years of recent infusion nursing experience and three (3) years of nursing experience; familiarity with the administration of biologics a plus; strong IV competencies; unrestricted, current state license as a Registered Nurse in AZ; BLS for Healthcare Providers certification, ACLS a plus; computer experience and Microsoft applications (e. g., Outlook, WORD, Excel) required; high-level clinical judgment and problem-solving skills or any equivalent combination of experience.