RN Infusion Nurse

About Sarasota Arthritis Center

We are a people-focused organization that values compassion, accountability and integrity. We are dedicated to the patients we provide care for as well as the employees who make our practice so successful.

About the role

This position is responsible for coordinating and providing clinical care to patients through administration of infusion therapies on an outpatient basis under direct supervision of a physician or other qualified medical professional.

What you'll do

• Receives patients, explains procedures, checks vital signs, and administers therapy, monitors reactions, and reports to physicians.
• Receives orders from physicians and schedules appointments for patients.
• Provides care in emergency situations (with outside assistance) if required. Communicates with covering physician.
• Unpack and logs medical supplies, medications and re-stocks areas as needed.
• Prepare for appointments making sure all appropriate labs, prior infusion flowsheets, imaging are completed and in patient chart
• Appropriately interact with patients, providers, and other staff
• Document all interactions, communications with patients, plan of treatment (POT), and billing codes accurately in patient charts.
• Perform delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and those assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with state licensure required.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience with training in infusion therapy
• BLS/CPR certified
• Knowledge of medical office systems and procedures, EMR, and state laws
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach for long periods of time, and lift up to 50 pounds periodically
• Friendly, team player, excellent collaborator, and communicator