IV Infusion RN Nurse -West Covina
About The Position
The IV Infusion RN Nurse works as part of the patient care team within a staff-model clinic. The role provides services within the scope of nursing practice, including infusion, medication administration, patient education, wound management, and support for in-office procedures and surgeries. The nurse has primary responsibility for initiating and maintaining peripheral lines, administering medications, and maintaining and ordering medications and infusion supplies. The position also includes patient-care documentation, clinic operations, front-office duties, staff training and oversight, and participation in quality improvement and program development.
Requirements
- Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in California.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Three years of hospital, medical office, or infusion center experience.
Nice To Haves
- Managed care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients to exam rooms and obtain complete and 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 workstations.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and order supplies as needed.
- Maintain surgical, procedure, and lab logs and patient tickler files, as appropriate.
- Maintain and monitor patient-care and testing equipment, and report 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 front-office duties, including greeting patients and visitors; answering phones; scheduling and confirming appointments; making follow-up calls; checking insurance eligibility; collecting and reconciling payments; reviewing, preparing, and submitting fee tickets; assembling and copying charts and documents; maintaining paperwork and patient demographics; addressing patient inquiries; processing mail; pulling charts; and ordering front-office supplies as delegated.
- Perform services requiring the skills and licensure of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in planning and developing programs for infusion, wound care, education, and related services.
- Provide oversight with the Back Office Supervisor and Office Manager 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 CEU cost reimbursement
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Mileage
- Potential sign-on bonus and discretionary awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
