Infusion LPN: IV Care & Patient Experience

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is seeking an Infusion Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Infusion Team.

The LPN will assist Infusion RNs by greeting patients, taking vitals, preparing patients for infusion, and documenting procedures. The Infusion LPN will work alongside RNs and APCs to support infusion treatments, manage patient flow, and maintain a sterile, organized clinical suite.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN in good standing.
• A high-level dedication to excellent patient care, office teamwork, detail and accuracy are required.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills, good computer skills, be flexible and dependable, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced medical office environment
• BLS Certification
• General clerical experience or knowledge (Desirable)
• IV experience (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and sign in Infusion patients according to established protocols
• Schedule / Reschedule Infusion patient appointments, if necessary
• Assist with charting and recording infusion vitals/administration
• Perform verbal pre-infusion questionnaire with patient
• Obtain vitals including weight on patient prior to beginning infusion, during infusion and at discontinuation
• Draw labs at the appropriate AARA / LSARA protocols for any medications given whether IV/Injection
• Administer injections as ordered
• Insertion and Removal of IV and correct documentation of procedure
• Administering Pre-Mixed Medications
• Maintain sterile environment at all times
• Maintain drug inventory & medical supply stock
• Obtain external medical orders and records for patients as needed for outside physicians
• Respond and comply to requests for information
• Ensure Infusion clinical suite area is well maintained, neat and clean
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
• BLS Certification

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

EMR

IV administration

Job description

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is seeking an Infusion Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Infusion Team.

The LPN will assist Infusion RNs by greeting patients, taking vitals, preparing patients for infusion, and documenting procedures. The Infusion LPN will work alongside RNs and APCs to support infusion treatments, manage patient flow, and maintain a sterile, organized clinical suite.