Infusion Nurse

Part Time - 2 days per week (could possibly make it 1 day 8 hours) Rheumatology Infusion RN. MUST have experience!Patient assessments – lab work, PPD, chest X-ray, new startsPreparing, administering IV infusions approved for use in RheumatologyScheduling infusion appointments to maximize use of Infusion facilitiesIV, blood drawing/phlebotomyNew approvals, calling patient to review medications or mail out information – verifying interest in starting new treatmentRetrieving all necessary test results, including those from outside sources in order to begin infusionsFilling out paperwork for specialty pharmacy for those patients that require it, and faxing signed forms to get delivery of med to office for scheduled infusion appointments.Getting signed orders one week ahead of time for each infusionMaintaining sterile conditions in infusion area, wiping down chairs with disinfectant at least twice weekly and prn making sure blankets get dry cleaned as neededComputer entry of appointmentsManaging Research infusions and their scheduling with the Research departmentVital signs, maintaining CPR certification and ACLSFilling in paperwork as it relates to research infusions/preparing Research infusions as directed by Clinical Study CoordinatorOrdering supplies and maintaining appropriate stock of drug for upcoming infusionsMaintaining up to date emergency medicationsMonitor refrigerator temps and notifying appropriate person(s) when there are deviations