RN-Infusion

University of Mississippi Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking an RN-Infusion to administer medications and fluids, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and ensure accurate dosing via IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes.

The role requires an active RN license with at least one year of experience, preferred BSN, and strong knowledge of infusion protocols, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with at least 1 year of experience.
• Preferred BSN degree.
• Knowledge of IV access, medications and infusion protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provides and oversees direct patient care following nursing protocols.
• Monitors IV pumps, patient vitals, and lab results.
• Inserts and maintains peripheral IVs and manages central lines as applicable.
• Documents assessments and nursing notes; handles billing responsibilities.
• Educates patients about the infusion process, medications, potential side effects, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborates with providers across departments and ensures safety and compliance.

Skills

RN licensure

Infusion nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

IV therapy

Teamwork

Patient education

Computer literacy

Education

BSN (preferred)

Tools

IV equipment

Infusion protocols

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00054175

Job Category

Nursing

Organization

Infusion Center

Location/s

Specialty Select

Job Title

RN-Infusion

Job Summary

Infusion nurses administer medications and fluids ensuring correct dosage, route and flow rates. These medications are given intravenously, subcutaneously and intramuscularly. Nurses monitor and observe patients for allergic/adverse reactions during and after delivery of these medications and take appropriate action if required.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required: Licensed as RN for one (1) year or more

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

Valid RN license

Preferred Qualifications

Nursing experience in infusion and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Role autonomy and independence, patient care and relationships, teamwork, patient teaching, innovative thinking and technical mastery. Independence and flexibility. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocols, including vital signs up to every 15 minutes and physician orders.
• Monitors and maintains patient care associated equipment (e.g. IV pumps, centrifuge, vital signs machine and glucometer)
• Insertion and monitoring of peripheral IV catheters, accessing and maintenance of chemports, appropriate use of PICC lines, central line dressing changes and lab collection from both peripheral sticks or central lines.
• Assesses and documents an evaluation of each patient’s physical, social and emotional status as a part of the outpatient admissions process to the infusion center protocols.
• Responsible for nursing assessments, clinical notes and billing responsibilities.
• Patient education regarding the infusion process, medications, possible side effects, follow-ups and discharge instructions
• Daily chart reviews to check for new, incomplete or unsigned orders, results of labs and/or vaccinations required for certain medications and the appropriate follow-ups scheduled.
• Collaborates with providers from various departments when providing patient care.
• Maintains an effective channel of communication with health care teams and informs of any unusual occurrences.
• Responsible for inventory management and TJC compliance duties.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
• Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, constant reaching, constant sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

10/6/2026

Job Closing Date

open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

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