Infusion Nurse

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and review relevant medical history prior to infusion.
• Initiate peripheral IV access or manage existing vascular access devices.
• Administer infusion therapies per provider orders (e.g., 1.    Briumvi, Kisunla, Ocrevus, Tysabri, Vyepti, IVIG, Solu-Medrol, Rituximab).
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions; respond appropriately to infusion reactions or medical emergencies.
• Provide thorough patient education on medications, side effects, and post-infusion expectations.

Prior Authorizations & Care Coordination

• Complete, submit, and track prior authorizations for infusion medications, imaging, labs, or associated treatments.
• Coordinate with insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, and internal financial counseling teams as needed.
• Communicate approval status, denials, or requests for additional information to providers and schedulers.
• Ensure authorizations are current and updated prior to each infusion cycle to avoid treatment delays.
• Maintain accurate records of all prior authorization activities within the EMR and/or payer portals.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document assessments, infusion details, medication administration, vitals, and patient response in the EMR accurately.
• Maintain compliance with clinic policies, Joint Commission standards, CMS requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Record lot numbers, expiration dates, waste, and other required medication safety data.

Medication, Equipment, & Environment Management

• Safely prepare medications in accordance with pharmacy guidance and infusion protocols.
• Maintain infusion supplies, ensure emergency equipment is stocked, and complete required safety checks.
• Uphold infection-prevention standards and ensure a clean, organized infusion environment.
• Follow protocols for anaphylaxis management, extravasation treatment, and emergency response.

Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with providers, MAs, schedulers, and authorization staff to ensure timely, accurate patient care.
• Notify providers promptly of abnormal findings, patient concerns, or complications.
• Maintain compassionate and professional communication with patients and families throughout the infusion process.