About This Role
This nursing role focuses on providing care under the supervision of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The core of the job involves intravenous administration of biologic agents and patient education. The position suits a compassionate nurse with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Administer biologic agents intravenously
- Educate patients
- Take vitals and health history
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions
- Understanding of documentation standards
- Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment
- Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening
- Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with computers
- Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages
- Current RN license
- Clinic experience
- At least two years of IV experience
Nice to have:
- AllScripts EMR experience
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Hours may vary.
- Travel: May be required
- Environmental conditions: Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Equipment operated: Computer, stethoscope, echocardiography (EKG) machine, automated external defibrillator (AED), blood pressure cuff, and other nursing items. May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, pulse oximetry, and oxygen tanks.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Physical ability to sit, perform data entry, and view a computer screen for long periods at a time
- Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering
- May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patients with and without assistive devices
