Infusion Nurse

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Infusion Nurse – Gastroenterology Practice

Reports To: Clinical Director 

Position Type: Full-time hourly, non-exempt

Prepared By/Date: CEO/April 8, 2025

Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Infusion Nurse to join our gastroenterology practice. The Infusion Nurse will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, administering intravenous (IV) treatments, and ensuring a comfortable, safe environment for patients receiving infusions related to gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in infusion therapy and be passionate about providing excellent patient care in a specialized GI setting.

Travel to and work from our Monroe Endoscopy Center is also required when schedule demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer Infusion Therapy: Perform intravenous (IV) infusions, including biologics, antibiotics, iron therapy, and other medications commonly used in the management of GI disorders.
• Patient Monitoring: Monitor patients during infusion therapy, including assessing vital signs, allergic reactions, and side effects, and providing appropriate interventions as needed.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families on infusion procedures, medication regimens, potential side effects, and post-treatment care.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the gastroenterology team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants, to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting infusions, reactions, and follow-up care in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Patient Comfort and Safety: Ensure a positive patient experience by providing a calm, empathetic, and supportive environment during the infusion process. Adhere to safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Inventory Management: Manage infusion supplies, including ordering, stocking, and ensuring that medications and equipment are available and ready for patient use.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance infusion therapy outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Safety: Maintains a clear focus on patient safety in every interaction with every patient. Follow and comply with all safety policies. Actively participate in workplace improvement to maintain a patient service excellence environment
• Regulatory Standards: Adheres to all industry standards related to infection control, patient confidentiality, and regulatory and accrediting body's requirements (i.e. HIPAA, OSHA, and AAAHC).
• Additional duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid state license.
• Infusion Certification preferred (e.g., CRNI – Certified Registered Nurse Infusion).
• Experience: At least 1-2 years of nursing experience, with a focus on infusion therapy preferred. Experience in a GI, oncology, or similar medical specialty is a plus.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of intravenous therapies, medications commonly used in GI treatments, and clinical procedures.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to handle complex medical situations with professionalism and care.
• BLS/CPR Certification required.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift, move, and assist patients as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment.

 Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Continuing education opportunities and professional development support.
• Retirement savings plan (401k).

In addition to the above, the performance of other related duties may be required.  

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