RN- Infusion

Tryon Medical Partners; Fairmeadows (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryon Medical Partners is seeking an experienced Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver safe, evidence-based infusion therapy in an office-based setting across multiple Tryon locations. The RN will verify medication orders, administer infusions, monitor responses, and coordinate care between patients, staff and physicians.

The role requires an NC RN license, current BLS certification, and at least 2 years of RN experience with ambulatory infusion.

Qualifications

• RN degree and completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Experience with ambulatory infusion medication.
• Current North Carolina registered nurse license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily infusion center operations and safely manages multiple patients receiving therapy.
• Performs pre-infusion assessments and verifies patient identity, consent, health history, vital signs, and treatment parameters.
• Establishes peripheral IV access and administers prescribed medications in line with INS standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response, managing reactions and emergencies.

Skills

RN experience

Peripheral IV insertion

Medication administration

Ambulatory infusion medication

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

North Carolina RN license

BLS certification

Tools

AthenaHealth EHR

EHR utilization

Job description

General Job Summary

The Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, evidence-based infusion therapy in an office-based setting. The RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including verification of medication orders and treatment parameters, administration of prescribed infusion and injectable medications, and monitoring of patient’s therapeutic response and/or adverse reactions. The RN assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks may include, but not limited to

• Coordinates daily infusion center operations and safely manages multiple patients receiving therapy, including maintaining unit equipment, safety checks, cleaning, and promptly reporting any issues to management.
• Performs pre-infusion assessments and verifies patient identity, consent, health history, chief complaint, vital signs, health risk factors and treatment parameters; adheres to HIPAA guidelines to ensure strictest patient confidentiality is maintained.
• Establishes and maintains peripheral IV access and administers prescribed medications in accordance with practice and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, standards of care from the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Monitors and documents assessment, treatment progress and patient response, including management of any reactions, anaphylaxis or other emergencies; maintain readiness of emergency medications and supplies.
• Educates patients and caregivers about treatment, potential adverse effects, symptoms requiring immediate attention, and follow-up care instructions.
• Maintains/reviews accurate patient records, charts and other pertinent information in the electronic health record, including but not limited to order entry, medication refills, and processing of messages from patients and/or care team members.
• Assists with drug inventory management, ordering, and monitoring of refrigerator temperatures.
• Participates in ongoing competency validation, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Works at different Tryon office locations as needed to support infusion center patient schedules.
• Other duties as assigned and as consistent with the RN scope of practice and needs for the infusion program.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• RN degree and completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Experience with ambulatory infusion medication.
• Current North Carolina registered nurse license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• Two years of RN experience preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in peripheral IV insertion and medication administration.
• E.H.R. utilization – AthenaHealth preferred

Physical Requirements

• Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate on details.
• Use of computer for long periods of time.