Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse Job Description
Registered nurse infusion nurse
provides direct care to patients, including administration of medications, IV therapy, blood products and other clinical services per Nursing Clinical Guidelines and Standards.
Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician.-Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures
Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures.Completes all chemotherapy charge forms
Training patients in the self-administration of treatments, particularly how to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse physical reactions to treatments
Collaborating and conferring with the appropriate branch staff regarding patient status and treatment needs
Documenting all interactions and communication with patients, plan of treatment (POT), including assessment, treatments, patient responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process and training activities using an electronic hand held device in a timely manner
Determining the best course of action for aiding a patient in distress
Presenting yourself in a clinically professional manner at all times)
Ensure optimal healthcare services are readily accessible at all times
Rotate responsibilities depending on hospital needs
Perform delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice
Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, BCLS, ONS, INS, ACLS, PICC, OCN, I.V, PALS
Education for Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the registered nurse infusion nurse job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Education, Graduate, School of Nursing, Associates, Nursing Program, Science, Healthcare, English, Oncology
Skills for Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse
Desired skills for registered nurse infusion nurse include:
Medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
Purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer
Reimbursement procedures and charge capture
Oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities
Reimbursement procedures
Cleaning pumps after use
Ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance
Nursing theories and procedures
Medical therapies as per Health Canada’s Product Monograph
INVIVA policies and procedures
Desired experience for registered nurse infusion nurse includes:
Function within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery
Current BLS Certification from American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI
ACLS from American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI
PALS from American Heart Association, Red Cross or ASHI
1+ year of Infusion and Oncology experience
Prefer experience in Oncology, will consider specialty experience
Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse Examples
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Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a registered nurse infusion nurse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for registered nurse infusion nurse
- Provides all aspects of nursing care as they relate to outpatient infusion therapy and maintains accurate paper flow to ensure effective patient care as it relates to outpatient infusion therapy
- Assesses all patients who present requesting treatment through the use of the nursing process
- Coordinates acute care and necessary follow-up with
- Acts as a liaison for referring physicians of outpatient infusion therapy patients
- Participates in departmental quality improvement programs by identifying, collecting, analyzing and documenting the results
- Administer Chemo
- Minimum of two yearsas a Registered Nurse
- Chemo Certification a plus
- Identifying patient care requirements
- Monitor post-injection/infusion treatments chart and report on all activities as directed by program protocols
Qualifications for registered nurse infusion nurse
- At least one (1) year of oncology experience and certification in chemotherapy administration
- 2 years of experience in acute care, infusion therapy preferred
- ONS Chemotherapy certification required
- ONCC desired
- Infusion certification or equivalent experience a must
- Maintains yearly practice membership with provincial College of Nurses Association must be in good standing
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Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a registered nurse infusion nurse. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for registered nurse infusion nurse
- Serve as a member of the infusion team, responding to incoming referrals and informational calls regarding outpatient and home infusion services
- Be responsible for collecting and reviewing clinical information in order to ascertain appropriate services for the referred individual
- Assist patients, referral sources and any other callers with infusion services
- Facilitate the coordination of services with patients, from the initial referral through the duration of therapy and discharge from infusion services
- Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs
- Assess the needs of individuals, families or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained
- Participate in the development of an efficient and cost-effective nursing department
- Submit daily logs and patient paperwork per policy on a consistent basis
- Keep Nurse Scheduler informed on a daily basis of changes in scheduled visits or availability
Qualifications for registered nurse infusion nurse
- Infusion experience in an acute care setting
- Infusion certification
- Experience in specialty areas preferred
- 2+ years Infusion experience preferred
- Current Washington State Driver's license and automobile
- 2 or more years of direct clinical experience, preferably with 1 year of home infusion field experience
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of registered nurse infusion nurse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for registered nurse infusion nurse
- Perform other tasks and projects as assigned following site policies and within legal scope of responsibility
- Executing delegated medical functions which delivers aspects of care that implement and are consistent with the medical plan as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or person acting under the physician’s delegated authority
- The union and the company are currently investigating the minimum qualifications for this position
- Evaluation and assisting in coordination of care according to patient age and/or developmental needs
- Consistent demonstration of commitment to a family-centered care model and upholding the values of CHLA to provide excellent unbiased care to our diverse patient population
- Organizational Savvy – Administers medication and parenteral therapy in accordance with policy and procedure including blood administration
- Agile Decisions & Accountability – Establishes priorities for patient care delivery and uses critical thinking skills
- Innovation, Resourcefulness & Resiliency – Provides patient/family education and assists in discharge planning, utilizing resources and considering patient/family readiness, barriers and alternatives
- Action Oriented & Self-Awareness – Demonstrates personal accountability for own professional practice and professional growth
- Collaboration – Establishes effective, caring relationships with staff, patients families and other members of the health care team
Qualifications for registered nurse infusion nurse
- 1 year of experience as an Infusion RN
- One year of experience as an Infusion RN
- BSN or currently enrolled in an accredited BSN program because of Magnet status
- Must have 2 years of RN experience and previous Oncology experience preferred
- Previous ICU or ER experience considered
- Must be able to think critically and work well with a team
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Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a registered nurse infusion nurse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for registered nurse infusion nurse
- Trust – Promotes patient safety and quality including adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals
- Resiliency – Documents patient assessment/reassessment, progress toward goal achievement and all other required documentation accurately and timely
- Participate in initial and ongoing in-service education program
- Obtain CEU’s as required to maintain current license
- Other Oncology Registered Nurses (RN) duties as assigned
- Documents patient education, and other encounters, in appropriately titled medical note(s) through the appropriate computerized program
- Request consultation from social work, dietitian or pastoral care staff when patient's situation indicates
- Provide direct nursing services and case management related to infusion therapy for patients in the home, clinic or an alternate living site
- Function as a professional role model by demonstrating competency in all phases of the nursing process, collaborating with other health care workers to promote quality patient care, and acting as a resource for home care nursing staff for patients with infusion home care needs
- Admit and educates patients/caregivers in all infusion therapies
Qualifications for registered nurse infusion nurse
- OCN preferred, not required
- Assess patients for change in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans, drug reactions and initiates appropriate action
- Maintains all work areas using disinfection protocols
- Administers all medications using correct medication, dosage, route, time and technique
- Assures nursing charges are accurate and complete
- Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants and others
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Registered Nurse Infusion Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a registered nurse infusion nurse. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for registered nurse infusion nurse
- This candidate must have experience with providing care to the Oncology patient other Infusion patients
- Inserts intravenous cannulas, administers prescribed intravenous solutions and medications
- Monitors and maintains infusion sites and systems
- Infusion nurses will face multiple patients, with differing needs, stages of health and risks
- Provides continuity of care by coordinating the flow of information between hospital departments and outside organizations
- Current AHA CPR
- Assists physicians in providing care to patients with oncology and hematology conditions
- Maintains accurate nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, vital signs, responses, and assessment of changes
- Communicates effectively with front office staff to coordinate patient care
- Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum supervision
Qualifications for registered nurse infusion nurse
- Must maintain continuing education requirements
- Minimum two years of RN experience, previous Oncology Infusion experience required
- Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac and Life Support) certification required Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification prefer
- Chemo Certification and Infusion experience preferred
- Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy & Blotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course
- Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in nursing principles, process, and procedures