Infusion Center Registered Nurse

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing infusion-based IV and oral therapy, including chemotherapy. The Registered Nurse will monitor patients receiving IV infusions, conduct pre-infusion triage, and recognize and address patients’ psychological and physical needs. A key responsibility is reviewing patient labs for therapy appropriateness and performing full patient assessments with proper documentation. The nurse must be proficient in starting IVs, accessing ports, and maintaining central lines within the scope of practice. They will assess patients for potential reactions and side effects of infusions, demonstrate knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures, and maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA. Patient education on diagnoses, care plans, medications, symptom management, and follow-up requirements is crucial for safe and effective outcomes. The role also includes performing oncology triage, assessing patient symptoms and treatment-related side effects, prioritizing care, providing clinical guidance, and coordinating timely interventions with the oncology care team. Additionally, the nurse will coordinate referrals to outside medical facilities, arrange appointments, transfer medical records, and communicate with external providers to ensure continuity of care. The position also requires adherence to MRH CHOICE values, effective communication, maintaining productivity, completing required education and training, reporting to work punctually, contributing to performance improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

Infusion-based IV and oral therapy, including chemotherapy.
Monitors patients receiving IV infusions, including pre-infusion triage.
Recognizes and addresses patients’ psychological and physical needs.
Reviews patient labs for appropriateness of therapy.
Ability to perform full patient assessment along with proper documentation.
Demonstrates ability to start IVs, access ports, and maintain central lines within the scope of practice.
Ability to assess every patient for potential reactions and side effects of infusions.
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
Uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Ability to use safety devices as prescribed by the organization.
Provides patient education and treatment instruction, ensuring patients and families understand diagnoses, care plans, medications, symptom management, and follow-up requirements to promote safe and effective outcomes.
Performs oncology triage, assessing patient symptoms and treatment-related side effects, prioritizing care needs, providing clinical guidance, and coordinating timely interventions in collaboration with the oncology care team.
Coordinates referrals to outside medical facilities when necessary, facilitating continuity of care by arranging appointments, transferring medical records, and communicating with external providers to ensure appropriate follow-up and specialty services.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.