Infusion Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Two years of RN experience required.
• One year of experience accessing PIV lines and ports and maintaining PICC lines required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, and have access to a reliable automobile.
• Must be able to multitask and frequently change direction.
• College degree, certification, or equivalent experience required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of ER, ICU, or infusion experience preferred.
• One year of infusion experience in a hospital or home health setting preferred.
• Active IgCN certification may qualify clinical staff for mentorship assignments, depending on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home infusion therapy and travel to and from patient residences.
• Administer prescribed specialty medications through IV, subcutaneous, or other appropriate routes according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Assess patients before treatment, including reviewing medical history, allergies, and current medications.
• Monitor patients’ physical condition and vital signs before, during, and after infusion procedures.
• Identify, document, and communicate potential risks, adverse reactions, or complications, and respond promptly to patient needs.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medications, treatment expectations, potential side effects, post-infusion care, and emergency response.
• Conduct follow-up calls or visits to assess patient progress and monitor for delayed side effects.
• Provide clinical feedback and collaborate on care-plan adjustments based on patient response or condition changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of infusion procedures, medication administration, patient responses, adverse events, education, and follow-up instructions.
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, and pharmacy staff to coordinate patient care and implement treatment plans.
• Communicate concerns about treatment effectiveness, patient responses, or adverse reactions to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor.
• Prepare and handle medications safely; verify the correct medication and dosage; and follow sterile-technique and infection-control protocols.
• Monitor specialty medication and infusion-supply inventory and collaborate with pharmacy staff on replenishment and stock control.
• Support insurance verification and prior authorization processes for specialty medications.
• If assigned as an IgCN mentor, guide and coach less experienced nurses, assist with training, observe clinical practice, assess competencies, serve as a clinical resource, review training records, and document mentorship activities.