What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infusion Nurse position at Philip A. Waller, MD PA?
POSITION INCLUDES:
- Nursing duties within the infusion department.
POSITION REPORTS:
- Overall supervision by the practice manager.
- Clinical supervision of all nursing and clinical staff is by the physicians and the physician assistant.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Graduation from an accredited two or four year nursing program.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must maintain a current LVN/RN licensure issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
EXPERIENCE:
- Preferably two years experience in an infusion environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of IV therapy, and subcutaneous injections
- Ability to hear, to see, to speak, and to lift, file, and perform general nursing duties.
- Ability to get along well with coworkers, physicians, physician assistant, and management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Bring patients to the infusion suite, obtaining vital signs as appropriate.
- Provide patient education regarding infusions as necessary.
- Prepare the patients for their infusion, initiating and implementing the patient care plan.
- Mix and administer medications and intravenous solutions.
- Implement physician orders, keeping physicians abreast of their patient’s ongoing care.
- Maintain accurate and complete recording and reporting.
- Screen patients charts for required laboratories.
- Assist with pulling and filing infusion patient records as necessary.
- Assist in assessing, preparing, and monitoring drug study patients receiving intravenous and subcutaneous medications.
- Assist with ordering of supplies and medications for the infusion department as needed.
- Obtaining patients medication from pharmacy.
- Other duties as assigned by the infusion manager, practice manager, physicians, and physician assistant.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Rheumatology
Physical Setting:
- Clinic
Language:
- English and Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77089 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77089: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000