RN Infusion Nurse

ABOUT INFUSION SPECIALISTS

Infusion Specialists is an outpatient infusion center in Idaho Falls, dedicated to improving patient access to life-changing infusion and injectable therapies across Eastern Idaho. You will join a small, close nursing team where your ideas shape how we care for patients, with room to grow as we expand.

POSITION SUMMARY

The RN Infusion Nurse leads the nursing care of each patient treated at our center: assessing patients, administering biologic, IVIG, iron and other infusion and injection therapies, managing IV access, responding to reactions and educating patients on their treatment. Our patients are treated for rheumatology, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, and other chronic conditions. After orientation, the RN works independently and collaboratively with the clinical team on the infusion floor as well as administration when appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient care and assessment

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments before, during, and after each infusion, including new-patient and first-dose visits.
• Confirm pre-infusion requirements (orders, labs, pre-medications, imaging results); hold treatment and notify the lead nurse or contact the provider when not met.
• Develop and update the nursing plan of care; triage patient calls and discuss with the Lead Nurse or Shift Lead and escalate to the ordering provider if needed.
• Provide initial and ongoing patient education on therapy, side effects, and post-infusion care.

Infusion and vascular access

• Prepare, mix, and administer infusible and injectable medications as ordered, including IV push medications, using aseptic and safe-handling techniques; monitor infusion rates, patient tolerance, patency of PIVC/PICC/PORT, and patient comfort.
• Start and discontinue peripheral IVs; access, maintain, and de-access implanted ports and PICC lines all after completing competency validation.
• Monitor vital signs, infusion rates, and patient response; lead the reaction response per protocol.

Documentation and clinic operations

• Chart each visit the same day in WeInfuse.
• Verify and record medication and fluid lot numbers on every visit; support accurate inventory.
• Check emergency equipment and reaction supplies; help open and close the clinic and keep rooms clean.
• Take part in nurse meetings and quality improvement; follow infection control, safe-handling, HIPAA, comply with INS standards of practice, and follow company policies.
• Travel to other company locations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 1–2 years of RN experience, with strong assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficient peripheral IV starts.
• RN degree (ADN or BSN) and current Idaho RN license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

• 2 years of infusion, oncology, ICU, ER, or acute-care experience.
• Port and PICC access experience.
• CRNI, or willingness to work toward CRNI.
• BSN; experience with neurology or rheumatology biologics.

Skills

• Clear, kind communication; builds trust with patients who return for ongoing treatment.
• Able to clearly communicate concerns and praise with the entire clinical team.
• Capable of working independently and as a part of a team.
• Organized and calm; able to manage several patients at once, critically think to problem-solve.
• Comfortable learning new systems (WeInfuse, Slack, Google Workspace).

TRAINING

Six-week maximum structured orientation: Complete RxToolkit and WeInfuse modules, HIPAA training, Workplace Harassment Training. Then, work with various nurses for on-floor training. Nurses work without a preceptor only after completing orientation and passing our infusion competency assessment. Orientation includes IV therapy competency validation.

BENEFITS

Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off • Professional development assistance, including certification and conference support (e.g., NICA) • Bonus opportunities

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outpatient clinic; standing and walking for much of the shift; lift up to 25 pounds and assist patients with mobility. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous medications, managed with PPE and safe-handling procedures.

Rocky Mountain Medical, LLC d/b/a Infusion Specialists is an equal opportunity employer. Duties may change as business needs change; this description does not change at-will employment.

Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• infusion, oncology, ICU, ER, or acute-care experience.: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Idaho RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $36