Infusion Nurse

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: Responsible for providing safe direct and indirect nursing care in a
compassionate manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes patient assessment.

• Implement physician orders including administration of infused or injectable medication.

• Educate patients regarding infused biologic medications.

• Monitor patient responses.

• Completes required patient care documentation in a timely manner.

• Works independently in managing patient needs and manages time effectively in a fast- paced
environment.

• Prepare and mix certain drugs for safe medication administration.

• Assists with managing and ordering infusion supplies and medications.

• Ability to work with a wide range of personality types.

• Assist with training of newly hired nurses, when needed, and assist Infusion Coordinators as
needed.

• Other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or associate’s degree in nursing

• Current Active TX state license

• Current CPR certification

• 3 years nursing experience, which should include acute or clinical specialty involving infusion
therapy, ambulatory infusion, and/ or home infusion environment recommended.

• Strong venous access skills, independent in PIV placement and care.

• Maintains knowledge and proficiency of infused biologic medications and current infusion
practices through continuing education.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of infusion pumps.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include superior interpersonal and patient
contact skills, excellent telephone manner, and strong computer skills.

• Work under minimal supervision and can remain calm and exercise good judgment in stressful
situations.

• Experience and understanding of ICD
10, CPT codes, and infusion insurance benefits knowledge
are helpful.