Infusion RN

Summary

The Infusion Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing compassionate, effective and efficient high‑quality clinical care while administering biologic infusions to pediatric and adult patients.

• Mix biologics and other medications, along with pre‑medications with aseptic technique according to medication guides.
• Review health history, allergies, and current medications with patients or patients' parent upon arrival.
• Monitor vital signs before, during, and after infusions.
• Start intravenous lines with aseptic technique.
• Draw bloodwork as ordered from IV or through venipuncture.
• Chart detailed nurse's notes and charges in Epic electronic charting.
• Document detailed nurse’s notes on adult patients on paper infusion flow sheets.
• Educate patients at discharge about signs and symptoms to call in to the office.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement while following guidelines and medication protocol for allergic reactions.
• Notify physicians of any changes in patient status since last infusion.
• Fax updates to adult or referring physicians.
• Record verbal and phone orders from physicians and enter into Epic accordingly.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Administer PPD skin tests and subcutaneous/ intramuscular injections to patients and occasionally to staff.
• Participate as infusion nurse or pharmacist in research studies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Attend periodic training sessions and meetings related to position.
• Maintain excellent communication and effective working relationships with patients, providers, as well as all staff, administration and supervisor colleagues.
• Establish remote Epic access on home computer.
• Potential to be cross‑trained across other departments.
• Potential to infuse patients at satellite locations.
• Maintain RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required with at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Active Georgia RN license.
• Active BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) skills strongly desired:
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• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment‑free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• This position will be required to work in the Newnan and Sandy Springs offices.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking.
• Occasional reaching, bending and stooping.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.
• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy/fax machine, and phone.
• Possible exposure to infectious specimens (blood or bodily fluids or airborne pathogens).
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
• Work hours subject to office needs, to ensure coverage during all hours of operation.