Infusion Nurse - PRN

ARIZONA ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. (AARA) is a large private rheumatology practice with more than 60 providers, 15 sites, and over 300 employees. The practice provides assessment and treatment for rheumatological, podiatric, and electromyography patients, with support from its Research department.

The Infusion Registered Nurse works as a clinical assistant to providers and alongside the Infusion MA in the infusion suites. The role supports infusion patients by greeting them, taking their vital signs and weight, answering questions, and preparing them for care by the Physician, APC, and Infusion RN. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• RN degree from an accredited school.
• IV experience within the last two years.
• RN experience within the last two years.
• High-level dedication to excellent patient care, office teamwork, detail, and accuracy.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Flexibility, dependability, and ability 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 experience.
• Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and sign in infusion patients according to established protocols.
• Help infusion patients get answers to questions about the medication they are receiving.
• Answer incoming calls and handle inquiries.
• Schedule or reschedule infusion patient appointments as needed.
• Assist with charting and recording infusion vitals, administration, IVs, and medications.
• Conduct a verbal pre-infusion questionnaire with each patient.
• Obtain patient vital signs before and during infusion and when the infusion is discontinued.
• Draw labs as needed.
• Administer injections or IVs as requested.
• Assist with removal or discontinuation of IVs.
• Maintain a sterile environment.
• Maintain drug inventory and medical supply stock.
• Maintain schedules and queue medication to ensure drug inventory is correct.
• Obtain external medical reports as requested by medical professionals.
• Respond to and comply with requests for information.
• Keep the infusion clinical suite well maintained, neat, and clean.
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree