Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse at Metro Infusion Center
Metro Infusion Center, affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to supervise and administer infusion therapy at our Birmingham, AL location.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Seeking work/life balance
- Interested in competitive pay
- Prefers a casual work environment
- Wants to grow within a large practice
Key Responsibilities
- Place peripheral lines, including PICC lines, for new patients and teach infusion patients self-administration of medications. Document all procedures in the Medical Record.
- Review and chart daily lab results, communicating findings to physicians and patients as needed.
- Prescribe medications via e-prescribing based on doctor’s orders and coordinate with pharmacies.
- Manage patient and other calls, providing timely responses.
- Review EMR charts for upcoming appointments, order lab results, consult reports, and ensure documentation meets meaningful use standards.
- Respond to telephone inquiries, meet with patients in the office, and schedule appointments.
- Participate in quality assurance and educational activities.
- Use clinical judgment to evaluate patient needs and prioritize care activities.
- Monitor the safety and functionality of the environment and equipment.
- Maintain good interpersonal communication within the facility.
- Adhere to professional standards, including Nursing Practice, JCAHO, state and local laws, and MIDC policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school
- Current Alabama RN license
- Minimum of two years of RN office practice experience, preferably in infusion therapy
- Infusion experience required
- Chemo experience is preferred but not mandatory
- Proof of current vaccinations, including boosters for immunocompromised patients (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, COVID-19). Accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Compensation: $38/hour