Rheumatology Registered Nurse

AO Multispecialty Clinic•Augusta, GA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

AO Multispecialty Clinic is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join its Rheumatology team, with a primary focus on infusion therapy. The Rheumatology Infusion Nurse safely administers prescribed infusion therapies, monitors patients throughout treatment, provides patient education, and coordinates with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, and other clinical team members. The role calls for strong clinical skills, attention to detail, independent management of infusion patients, and compassionate, patient-centered care. The position is based in an outpatient rheumatology and infusion setting, with frequent interaction with patients receiving ongoing treatment for chronic conditions. The nurse collaborates with clinical and support staff and contributes to continuity of care, treatment coordination, patient safety, and accurate electronic medical record documentation.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Georgia.
Current BLS certification.
Strong clinical assessment and patient communication skills.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to infusion-related reactions.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
Previous infusion nursing experience.
Rheumatology, oncology, specialty infusion, or other ambulatory clinical experience.
Experience caring for patients receiving long-term infusion therapy.
Additional infusion-related training or certification.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed IV infusion therapies according to physician orders, established protocols, and nursing standards.
Assess patients and obtain appropriate vital signs before, during, and after treatment.
Verify treatment orders, laboratory results, and other clinical requirements before administration.
Establish and maintain peripheral IV access as needed.
Monitor patients during treatment for tolerance, side effects, and adverse reactions.
Recognize changes in patient condition, respond appropriately, and escalate concerns to the provider in a timely manner.
Ensure safe and accurate administration of medications and therapies.
Educate patients about prescribed therapy, the treatment process, potential side effects, and post-treatment instructions.
Answer patient questions and reinforce provider-directed treatment plans.
Support patients managing chronic rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions, and communicate their concerns or changes in condition to the appropriate provider.
Collaborate with rheumatologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, laboratory, and other clinical staff.
Coordinate treatment readiness and communicate potential barriers or delays.
Support scheduling and follow-up needs associated with infusion therapy.
Assist with coordinating ongoing treatment plans and continuity of care.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation of infusion administration, patient responses, assessments, and interventions.
Follow medication administration, infection prevention, and patient safety protocols, and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Ensure treatment areas are appropriately prepared, stocked, and maintained.