Rheumatology Infusion Nurse

Piedmont HealthCare PA•Mooresville, NC

About The Position

This PRN position provides professional nursing care for clinic patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The nurse assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and serves as a primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians. The role includes providing general nursing care; administering prescribed medications and treatments; preparing exam rooms, supplies, and equipment; and assisting physicians with treatments, examinations, testing, and assigned phlebotomy. The nurse observes and reports patient conditions and responses to treatment, provides patient and family education, supports appointment and intake processes, maintains patient records, handles treatment-related calls, and helps with clerical duties as needed. The position also supports OSHA compliance, patient confidentiality, cross-training, and staff in-service training related to clinical equipment and procedures. The work takes place in office and examination settings, with frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic. Physical demands include standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, handling and lifting patients, and occasionally carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. The role may involve stressful conditions or irregular hours.

Requirements

RN or LPN degree.
Maintain a valid RN or LPN license for the state of North Carolina.
At least one year of professional nursing experience.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations, and practices sufficient to provide and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Skill in applying and modifying professional nursing principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to perform activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting; handle and lift patients; and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to clinic patients.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Maintain clean exam rooms and ensure necessary supplies and materials are available; prepare lists of needed medical supplies.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatment, examination, and testing, including phlebotomy as assigned.
Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians.
Dispense medication as directed.
Educate patients and families about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and health and wellness maintenance.
Give patients appointment preferences in emergency situations; greet and prepare patients for examination and screen them for appropriate information.
Instruct patients in collecting samples and completing tests.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information; post test and examination results.
Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls and provide medication and treatment instructions to patients and families.
Prepare prescriptions as assigned.
Perform clerical duties, including preparing forms and letters, as needed.
Ensure OSHA compliance and maintain patient confidentiality.
Coordinate cross-training with staff and help provide in-service training on clinical equipment and procedures as appropriate.