Rheumatology Infusion Nurse - RN/ LVN

Advanced Pain Care•Round Rock, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rheumatology Infusion Nurse (RN/LVN) provides nursing care to patients in collaboration with physicians and clinical and office staff. The role focuses on infusion therapy and intravenous medication administration, and requires adherence to local, state, and federal regulations as well as the employer’s policies and procedures. The position supports high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service. Travel between clinic locations is required, with mileage reimbursement provided. The posting mentions both Round Rock and Killeen locations and Clear Creek and Round Rock locations.

Requirements

Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse program or school.
Current BCLS certification.
Current registration with the Texas State Board of Nursing as an LVN.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
IV experience is mandatory.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to take initiative, set priorities, multitask, and organize work.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Detail-oriented approach and commitment to safety.
Ability to protect patient information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work as scheduled, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, bend, stoop, and stretch.
Ability to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Pain management experience.
Rheumatology experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ health status and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Confirm patient identity, review charts, and report changes in condition.
Take vital signs and perform IV starts.
Provide infusion therapy and administer required medications intravenously.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Perform, document, and report procedures and assessments in accordance with department policy.
Practice autonomously in accordance with professional nursing standards.
Coordinate patient care activities with the care team and identify individual plans of care.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic tests.
Modify treatment plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
Interpret and verify physician orders.
Monitor patient care and provide instruction on health education, disease prevention, and health improvement plans.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families in writing and verbally.
Identify hazards that could endanger patients and enforce safety regulations.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel between clinic locations as required; mileage reimbursement is provided.