Infusion RN
About The Position
The Infusion Nurse administers intravenous therapies and medications, ensuring safe and effective patient care. The role includes assessing patient needs, managing infusion devices, preparing and administering medications, educating patients, and monitoring for complications. Success requires strong clinical assessment, technical proficiency, compassionate communication, and adherence to sterile and safety protocols. The nurse facilitates patient care throughout all phases of the process according to documented protocols and established standards. The position also involves coordinating the availability of laboratory results, radiographs, and other appropriate tests before appointments, documenting medications and questionnaires, maintaining records consistent with protocol or clinical study guidelines, and regularly communicating patient status to physicians and other healthcare team members.
Requirements
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate patient care at all phases of the process in accordance with documented protocols and established standards.
- Provide education and teaching to patients and families.
- Ensure laboratory tests, radiographs, and other appropriate tests are completed and results are available before patient appointments.
- Document patients' medications and complete questionnaires.
- Maintain documentation consistent with protocols and clinical study guidelines.
- Regularly communicate patient status to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Assess patient needs, manage infusion devices, prepare and administer medications, and monitor for complications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
