Infusion Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• MUST HAVE CURRENT ALASKA LICENSE.
• Minimum 1 year in immunotherapy/chemotherapy specialty medications.
• Must have Flu Vaccine.
• BLS and ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and oversees infusion patient referrals of tests and treatments to other offices or specialties for continuation of care.
• Coordinates and oversees appointment scheduling for infusion patients.
• Posts patient test and examination results, communicating with referring provider and infusion patients to complete circle of care.
• Observes and reports infusion patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, immunizations, and procedures.
• Assists with supervision of clinic staff, providing direction, guidance, and referral as necessary.
• Assesses and prepares the needs of each infusion patient.
• Ensure prior authorization is initiated as needed per the patient referral for infusion services.
• Administer specialty IV fluids via peripherally or centrally placed catheters.
• Maintain CVC, PICC, or other IV access devices per guidelines.
• Identifies, assesses, and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions.
• Develops and participates in educating patients and their families about post-discharge care programs.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
• Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.