What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infusion Nurse position at Healix Infusion Therapy, LLC?
Healix Infusion Care is seeking a Full Time Infusion Nurse to administer patient care services at one of our Infusion Centers located in the St. Louis Region.
As an Infusion Nurse, you will have the opportunity to provide clinical services in a multi-specialty infusion center – providing therapy to patients with conditions in the neurological, gastroenterology, rheumatology, cardiology, or allergy/asthma specialties, and more. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment delivering infusion therapy to patients using advanced technology in an entrepreneurial setting.
Infusion Nurses are partners in patient care with the community providers placing infusion orders for their patients, our Nurse Practitioners, and Medical Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of medication to be administered to patients in an infusion center setting.
- Provides infused and injectable medications to scheduled patients
- Accessing PICC lines and port-a-cath's for medication administration and maintenance.
- Patient and caregiver education regarding infusion drug therapy information.
- Clinical monitoring of patient treatment, progression, safety, and outcomes.
- Communicating care with ordering provider and staff, Healix Nurse Practitioner, in-center staff, and regional operations manager, as required to ensure patients receive the highest level of care.
- Assist with onsite nursing functions including patient scheduling, daily service charting, inventory management, and coordination of follow-up care with ordering providers and Healix Nurse Practitioner, as required.
- Ability to work autonomously
ABOUT US
Healix Infusion Care is a subsidiary of Healix, LLC, a leader in providing infusion services for physician-owned and ambulatory infusion centers nationwide. Focused on patient and physician peace of mind for 35 years, we offer unparalleled capabilities for optimal patient care, comfort, compliance, and clinical outcomes in an outpatient setting.
At Healix, we manage Ambulatory Infusion Centers, servicing patients with complex chronic conditions. Our company is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, a suburb of Houston, where we have helped establish and manage hundreds of infusion centers nationwide. We use our clinical and business expertise to provide integrated solutions to improve all aspects of the infusion program, all while delivering peace of mind to our patients.
As Healix continues to leverage unique industry expertise in management and service markets, we are dedicated to maintaining focus on patient and physician peace of mind.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in nursing (ADN).
- 2 years’ experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting preferred.
- Critical care or outpatient/homecare infusion experience preferred.
- Recent intravenous administration and catheter management experience.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills is a must to ensure nursing professional meet our expectations.
- Ability to work independently at the site location, and in-partnership with the in-center staff, and regional leadership
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- State Board of Nursing Licensed; active and unencumbered.
- Must possess valid basic life support (BLS) certification.
- CRNI, VA-BC, OCN preferred.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, leave of absence, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Healix has a non-discrimination policy and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.