Infusion Nurse - PRN
About The Position
Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. (AARA) is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States, recently named one of Arizona’s Top Workplaces. With over 60 providers, 15 sites, and over 300 employees, AARA provides assessment and treatments for rheumatological, podiatric, and electromyography patients. Our providers are recognized for excellence in medicine and for pioneering new treatments, supported by our Research department. AARA's vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere, balancing sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care. We are seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate Infusion RN to join our Infusion Team. The Infusion Registered Nurse acts as a clinical assistant to the providers, working alongside the Infusion MA and providers in the Infusion suites to assist AARA’s Infusion patients. This role involves greeting patients, taking vitals and weight, answering patient questions, and preparing them for their IV infusion.
Requirements
- An RN degree from an accredited school
- IV experience in the last 2 years
- RN experience in the last 2 years
- A high-level dedication to excellent patient care, office teamwork, detail and accuracy are required
- Must have good oral and written communication skills, good computer skills, be flexible and dependable, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced medical office environment
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Rheumatology or Oncology experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and sign in Infusion patients according to established protocols
- Assist Infusion patients to make sure they have the questions answered about the medication they are receiving.
- Answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries
- Schedule / Reschedule Infusion patient appointments, if necessary
- Assist with charting and recording infusion vitals/administration/IV’s/medications
- Perform verbal pre-infusion questionnaire with patient
- Obtain vitals on patient prior to beginning infusion, during infusion and at discontinuation
- Draw labs, if needed
- Administer injections or IV as requested
- Assist with removal/discontinuation of IV
- Maintain sterile environment at all times
- Maintain drug inventory & medical supply stock
- Maintain schedules and que medication to make sure drug inventory is correct
- Obtain external medical reports as required by medical professionals
- Respond and comply to requests for information
- Ensure Infusion clinical suite area is well maintained, neat and clean
- Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned by management
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
