Infusion & Procedure Nurse - Per Diem

Description

Essential Job Responsibilities:
1. Works closely with treating providers and Research Coordinator to perform medical intake
of all patients.
2. Implements and manages the care of infusion patients, including pre-infusion care, initiation
and maintenance of IV, sterile preparation and labeling of IV admixture, appropriate VAD
care (if indicated) and safe administration of intravenous medications including
investigational agents and in accordance with practice standards and FDA labeling
information.
3. Documents infusion care visits in detail in clinical research charts.
4. Completes appropriate screening prior to initiation of infusion.
5. Provides careful monitoring of patient condition through the infusion process.
6. Identifies emergency situations and independently initiates appropriate actions.
7. Conducts and reinforces patient education, including: treatment plan/regimen, financial
implications of care, symptom management, side effects, and patient/family responsibilities
related to after-care.
8. Acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and
evaluates patient care measures instituted.
9. Maintains advanced knowledge of infusion practice, including but not limited to adjunct
therapies, vascular access devices, infusion pumps and infection control standards.
10. Maintains regulatory and accrediting standards compliance.
11. Delegates tasks to the appropriate staff within their job description and in accordance with
the Arizona Nurse Practice Act.
12. Clearly communicates patient care needs to physicians as necessary.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Procedures:
1. Provides pre- and post-procedure supportive care as needed for patients participating in
clinical trials. This may include initiation and maintenance of IV, administering
investigational agents, hydration and other medication under the direction and
supervision of a physician, post-procedure observation and vital sign monitoring, and
post- procedure discharge instructions.
2. Documents nursing care provided pre- and post-procedure in clinical research charts.

Qualifications

Education: A graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
Experience: Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience; familiarity with the
administration of biologics a plus; strong IV competencies; unrestricted, current state license as
a Registered Nurse in AZ; BLS for Healthcare Providers certification, ACLS a plus; computer
experience and Microsoft applications (e. g., Outlook, Word, Excel) required; high-level
clinical judgment and problem- solving skills or any equivalent combination of experience,
training and/or education approved by the Infusion Nurse Manager and/or Human Resources.
On the Job Training:
1. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
2. Human Protection Certificate
3. Protocol Specific Training
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques; occupational health and safety
hazards and standards; health care laws and regulations; and clinical policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and
community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies.
3. Knowledge of quality-improvement principles and techniques.
Skills:
1. Skill in applying and modifying, as appropriate, the principles, methods, and techniques of
professional nursing.
2. Skill in identifying problems, researching, and recommending solutions.
3. Skill in developing and maintaining high level of quality care/quality assurance.
4. Skill in exercising high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making.
5. Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care
coordination.
6. Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
7. Skill in intravenous insertion, venipuncture and medication administration.
Abilities:
1. Ability to manage the overall provision of nursing services and build consensus among staff.
2. Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals at all levels of the medical practice.
3. Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously and deal effectively with changing priorities.
4. Ability to engage patients and families in the development and implementation of a care
plan.
5. Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
6. Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results
Equipment Operated: Standard nursing equipment and office equipment including computer
hardware and software.
Work Environment: Combination of office, exam, and other clinical settings. Frequent
exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and
other conditions common to a clinic setting.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.