JOB SUMMARY

The Infusion Nurse delivers safe and effective infusion therapies in the hospital setting, including the administration of medications, fluids, and blood products. This role is responsible for clinical assessment, IV access, patient monitoring, and education, while ensuring compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards. The nurse supports patient comfort, safety, and positive experience throughout the infusion process.

Reports to: Pharmacy Director

Supervises: None

Classification: Non-Exempt

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QUALIFICATIONS

-Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN) required

-Current RN license in Wyoming

-BLS and ACLS certification required; Chemotherapy certification may be required for oncology infusions

-Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably with IV therapy or infusion services

-Demonstrates proficiency with IV access, infusion pumps, medication safety, and patient assessment

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Assess patients prior to infusion, review physician orders, and verify medication compatibility and dosing

2.     Initiate and maintain IV access, central lines, and infusion pumps according to protocols

3.     Administer prescribed medications, fluids, and blood products, monitoring for adverse reactions and therapy effectiveness

4.     Provide patient education regarding infusion therapy, medication side effects, and self-care

5.     Document assessments, interventions, progress, and patient responses in the EHR system

6.     Respond quickly and appropriately to infusion reactions, complications, and emergencies

7.     Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, laboratory, and other interdisciplinary staff as needed

8.     Maintain compliance with infection control, medication safety, and regulatory requirements

9.     Ensure accurate charging, supply management, and maintenance of infusion equipment

10.  Support patient comfort, dignity, and cultural needs throughout therapy

11.  Behave and dress in a professional and courteous manner consistent with the facilities Standards of Behavior.

12.  Other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

-        The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-        While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

-        The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 30 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 30 pounds on a regular basis.

-        The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

-        Regular use of hands and fine motor skills for IV placement, infusion pump operation, and charting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

-        The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.