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Infusion Registered Nurse

Fairfax - Fairfax, VA 22031

Overview

Salary Range $41.00 - $45.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level RN and DC RN License Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Health Care

Description

JOB TITLE: Infusion Registered Nurse LOCATION: Fairfax, VA HOURS: 4 Day Work Week - Monday - Thursday (Full-Time) PAY: $80,000+ Annually Depending on Experience FREE PARKING AT ALL 7 OFFICE LOCATIONS! BENEFITS: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance FSA HSA Life Insurance 401K Contributions Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Every Friday Off Tuition Assistance Free Parking Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave STD/LTD/ADD Insurance (short-term disability, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance)

Reports To: Reports directly to Infusion Director. Practices under direct supervision of a Licensed Medical Provider (MD / PA).

Supervision Exercised: LPN and MA Delegation

Position Summary: Infusion Registered Nurse at a busy multi-site Rheumatology Practice in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. This position is direct patient care for an experienced RN. Administration of Biologic and non-Biologic therapies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient chart to ensure that physician's orders are up-to-date and insurance authorization has been obtained prior to patient arrival to office.
• Obtains brief medical history, checks vital signs, reviews labs and reviews patients' list of medications.
• Provides infusion therapy in a safe and competent manner.
• Monitors patients and promptly report changes in the patient's condition or emergencies.
• Inserts peripheral intravenous catheters, access implanted ports, administer injections, and performs phlebotomy, as needed.
• Provides educational information to patients and patients' families regarding biologic treatments. Instructs patients about biologic medications, mechanism of action, and potential side effects.
• Schedules patients for infusion therapy and office visits, as needed.
• Communicates with providers and other staff members, as appropriate.
• Remains current with the policies mandated by both federal and local governments, Medicare/Medicaid programs, and other private health care programs regarding handling of laboratory work.
• Work collaboratively and closely with ARA's Dispensary
• Attends Departmental Meetings.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Certificate / License: BLS Certification Required Current RN license in DC, VA, MD (depending on location of hire)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care in an inpatient setting, preferably critical care. IV catheter insertion competency and infusion therapy experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of indications of therapy, pharmacologic actions, interactions, side effects and monitoring of parameters. Understanding of drug calculations.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc).
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions used to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice developed by Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and adheres to the Standards of Practice.
• Skilled in IV catheter insertion and implanted port care.
• Skilled in obtaining vital signs.
• Skilled in maintaining clear and concise notes in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to examine documents for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, other staff members, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the department.
• Ability to think critically in the clinical setting.
• Participate in the development and general adherence of policies and procedures related to infusion therapy and nursing care within the department.
• Work independently with off-site supervision.
• Floating to other sites, as appropriate, for staffing needs in the department.
• Maintains current licensure and certifications necessary to perform duties and legally practice in the state(s) licensed.
• Practices within the Scope of Practice as outlined by state of licensure.
• Adheres to all ARA and ARISE Policies and Procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned: The assignment of duties to employees is not limited to the content of this job description. Other tasks and assignments may be related to the work usually assigned to the employee, but in some circumstances may be completely unrelated.

Working Conditions / Other:

• In Office
• Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.
• Involves standing and walking for extended periods.
• Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
• Occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer:

• The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.