Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Nurse PRN at Sandusky Rheumatology

Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Nurse (Rheumatology)

Join our growing Rheumatology team and play a vital role in providing high-quality infusion therapy and patient care. The RN Infusion Nurse is responsible for assessing patients, administering physician-ordered biologic and infusion medications, monitoring treatment responses, and providing education and support to patients with rheumatologic conditions. This is a PRN position. This position is flexible to accommodate other employment commitments to support the needs of the PRN Infusion Nurse.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform patient assessments and review laboratory results to ensure treatment readiness.
• Prepare infusion medication and add mixed drug to the IV saline solution for administration.
• Administer infusion therapies, biologic medications, and related treatments according to established protocols.
• Initiate and maintain IV access and monitor patients throughout treatment for adverse reactions or complications.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, side effects, and disease management.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and clinical staff to coordinate care.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Support scheduling, prior authorizations, medication safety, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain a safe, patient-centered environment and respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Previous infusion, rheumatology, ambulatory care, or specialty practice experience preferred.
• Strong IV therapy, assessment, communication, and patient education skills.

• Must be able to work independently, be able to prioritize duties and have excellent organizational skills.

This position offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients while providing specialized care in a collaborative outpatient practice setting.

Experience

• Available to support the office when needed with short notice
• Infusion experience required

Education

• Associates or better in Nursing

• Bachelors or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification CPR
• Registered Nurse

• Certification ACLS
• Certification PALS

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