IV Infusion RN Nurse -West Covina

Heritage Provider Network•West Covina, CA

About The Position

The IV Infusion RN Nurse works as part of the patient care team in a staff-model clinic. The role provides nursing services within the scope of practice, including infusion, medication administration, patient education, and wound management. The nurse also performs a range of clinical, administrative, and front-office duties; supports infusion and wound-care program development; and assists with staff training, oversight, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Three years of experience in a hospital, medical office, or infusion center.

Nice To Haves

Managed care experience.

Responsibilities

Assist patients to exam rooms and obtain complete, accurate vital signs.
Obtain and document pertinent information in patient charts.
Anticipate, assist with, and perform procedures ordered by the provider.
Maintain timely patient flow and room availability.
Maintain patient safety and confidentiality, and use universal precautions in patient care.
Reinforce patient education and participate in patient teaching.
Stock and maintain exam rooms, nursing stations, and individual workstations.
Clean and sterilize instruments, order supplies, and perform other unit duties.
Maintain surgical, procedure, and lab logs and patient tickler files as appropriate.
Maintain and monitor patient-care and testing equipment, reporting discrepancies to a supervisor.
Assist with training and orientation of new personnel.
Participate in nursing quality improvement by identifying problems, proposing solutions, and evaluating outcomes.
Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of medications ordered by the provider.
Use the referral system and ensure accurate, timely follow-through on referrals.
Perform general front-office duties, including greeting visitors and patients, answering phones, scheduling and confirming appointments, making follow-up calls, checking insurance eligibility, collecting and reconciling payments, and preparing fee tickets and billing materials.
Assemble new-patient charts and packets; copy charts, forms, and documents; complete front-desk paperwork; respond to patient inquiries; process office mail; pull charts when assigned; and order front-office supplies when delegated.
Perform services requiring the skills and licensure of a Registered Nurse.
Participate in planning and developing infusion, wound-care, and education programs.
With the Back Office Supervisor and Office Manager, provide some oversight of medical-office staff.
Initiate and maintain peripheral lines; administer medications; and maintain and order medications and supplies for infusion services.
Assist with in-office procedures and surgeries.
Assist with training and oversight of Medical Assistants and regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as directed by management.

Benefits

Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental coverage for employees
Vision insurance
Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employer-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Behavioral health services
401(k) retirement savings plan
Income protection insurance
Vacation time
Company celebrations
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
License renewal and CEU cost reimbursement
Sick days
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Potential sign-on bonus and discretionary awards