GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for providing professional nursing care for infusion clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient infusion therapy. Functions as primary liaison between IV patients, staff, and physicians.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Utilizes the nursing process to provide individualized goal-directed patient care.
• Performs reconstitution and preparation of medications for infusions. Acts as blinded, or un-blinded, personnel for clinical research infusions, per research protocols.
• Maintains Infusion Clinic for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness of the IV Clinic. Prepares and orders medical supplies as needed. Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. Maintains all infusion-related equipment.
• Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to infusion treatments to physicians. Consults with ordering physicians to clarify orders.
• Greets patients and prepares them for infusion treatments. Screens patients for appropriate information. Educates patient/family regarding infusion therapy.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Responds to/refers incoming IV patient treatment-related phone calls. Utilizes appropriate documentation forms and medical record policies to record patient interaction.
• Patient education –provides support, basic information, resources available, symptom management, medication instruction and side effect information, compliance, and appropriate disease – specific instruction.
• Participates in quality improvement and monitoring activities. Contributes to the success of the IV Clinic as well as TNPA's practice goals.
• Participates in continuing education programs and in-service programs to ensure continuous professional growth.
• Follows OSHA TNPA Compliance plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO and physicians.
• Knows and conforms to the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the board's rules and regulations as well as all Federal, State, or local laws, rules or regulations affecting the RN's current area of nursing practice.
• Provides, without discrimination, nursing services regardless of the age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, and race, religion, or health problems of the client served.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.
• Engages in positive communication behavior.
• Provides and assists with MRI after hour coverage as scheduled to do so.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Combination of office and exam settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

SCHEDULE: The contract will be from May 20, 2024– August 30, 2024. See weekly schedule below for hourly breakdown.

· Shift A: Monday 8am-7pm, T/W/TH 8am-5pm, Fridays 8am-12pm

· Shift B: M/T/TH 8am-5pm, Wednesday 8-7pm and Friday 8-12 pm.

· Shift A or B: 1-2 Saturday shifts a month with hours 8-3pm.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Neurology

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person