About This Role
This vital nursing role involves delivering specialized infusion therapy to patients across various settings, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care. The Infusion Nurse supports patient recovery, manages complex medication administration, and promotes positive health outcomes, making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
Responsibilities
- Administer intravenous (IV) infusions, including medications, fluids, and nutrients, following strict aseptic techniques and safety protocols
- Assess patient conditions through comprehensive physical examinations and vital signs monitoring to determine appropriate infusion plans
- Educate patients and their families about infusion procedures, medication effects, and post-treatment care to foster understanding and compliance
- Maintain accurate medical documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Monitor for adverse reactions or complications during infusions, responding swiftly with appropriate interventions
- Ensure all equipment is sterile, properly maintained, and ready for use; perform catheter care and troubleshoot technical issues as needed
Requirements
- Valid nursing license (RN) or equivalent in the applicable state or region
- Proven experience in IV infusion therapy, with knowledge of aseptic technique and venipuncture procedures
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for accurate documentation
- Experience working in diverse healthcare environments including hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, home care, or long-term care facilities
- Strong understanding of physiology, anatomy knowledge, medication administration protocols, and diagnostic evaluation techniques
- Excellent patient assessment skills combined with compassionate communication to support patient comfort and safety
Nice to have:
- Critical care experience (ICU or trauma centers)
- Oncology infusion expertise (including botulinum toxin treatment)
- Infectious disease care
- Hospice & palliative medicine knowledge
- Familiarity with ICD coding standards (ICD-10/ICD-9)
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