Infusion Registered Nurse

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Treatment Center (AOTC), an independent, physician-owned rheumatology practice in Orange Park, Florida, is seeking an experienced and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to join our outpatient infusion team.

We are open to full-time or part-time candidates and can discuss scheduling arrangements based on experience and availability.

This position is ideal for an RN with excellent peripheral IV skills, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently while providing compassionate, personalized care to patients receiving ongoing infusion therapy.

Our infusion center administers biologic and specialty medications for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disorders, osteoporosis, and other rheumatologic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Infusion Administration & Clinical Care

• Administer IV biologic and other infusion therapies according to provider orders, manufacturer recommendations, and established practice protocols.
• Perform peripheral IV insertion, including patients with difficult venous access, while maintaining strong first-stick proficiency.
• Review treatment orders, diagnoses, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and required clinical parameters before administration.
• Perform comprehensive pre-infusion assessments, including vital signs, infection screening, and evaluation of changes in patient condition.
• Prepare, reconstitute, calculate, and administer medications accurately, including weight-based therapies.
• Verify medication doses, infusion rates, and administration requirements.
• Operate infusion pumps and safely monitor multiple patients receiving different treatments.
• Recognize and promptly respond to infusion reactions, hypersensitivity reactions, and other changes in clinical status.
• Administer prescribed injections and other medications as needed.
• Educate patients regarding treatment expectations, medication risks, adverse effects, and follow-up care.

Medication Safety & Documentation

• Follow established medication safety procedures, including independent verification, appropriate preparation, dose calculations, and administration protocols.
• Obtain or confirm current measured weights for weight-based medications.
• Follow practice policies for vial optimization, medication wastage, and documentation of administered and discarded medication.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in eClinicalWorks (eCW), including assessments, medication administration, infusion times, monitoring, and interventions.
• Document infusion reactions and any additional medications, fluids, or changes in treatment.
• Maintain appropriate infection-control practices, medication storage, handling, and emergency preparedness.

Infusion Coordination & Daily Operations

• Proactively review upcoming infusion schedules to identify missing orders, laboratory testing, authorizations, medication requirements, or other issues that could delay treatment.
• Coordinate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and authorization/billing personnel to resolve clinical or administrative concerns before treatment.
• Communicate medication dose changes, order discrepancies, and treatment-related concerns promptly.
• Manage multiple infusion patients efficiently while maintaining clinical safety and a positive patient experience.
• Maintain medication and supply inventory, monitor stock levels, and ensure the infusion area remains clean, organized, and appropriately stocked.
• Support efficient infusion scheduling, chair utilization, and daily patient flow.
• Participate in clinical process improvements, quality assurance, cross-training, and other duties or special projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an RN who is:

• Highly skilled with IV starts, including difficult venous access, and confident performing them without routine assistance.
• Experienced administering IV medications, preferably biologic or specialty infusion therapies.
• Comfortable independently managing multiple infusion patients and prioritizing competing clinical needs.
• Knowledgeable about infusion reactions and confident initiating appropriate clinical interventions.
• Detail-oriented with medication calculations, preparation, documentation, and patient monitoring.
• Proactive in reviewing upcoming treatments and identifying potential problems before they disrupt patient care.
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable for assigned responsibilities.
• Comfortable communicating directly with providers about clinical concerns.
• Compassionate and personable with patients receiving recurring treatments.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and willing to assist colleagues in a busy specialty practice.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Florida RN license or valid multistate compact RN privilege.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong peripheral IV insertion skills.
• Experience administering IV medications and monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication safety, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with the clinical team.
• Comfortable using electronic health records and technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of infusion nursing experience.
• Experience administering biologic therapies, monoclonal antibodies, or specialty infusion medications.
• Previous experience in rheumatology, gastroenterology, oncology, outpatient infusion, or home infusion.
• Experience managing infusion reactions and emergency interventions.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience using eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Familiarity with infusion scheduling, medication preparation, laboratory requirements, and treatment coordination.
  
  SCHEDULE: Full-Time or Part-Time
  We are open to discussing different scheduling arrangements for the right candidate. Part-time applicants with consistent weekly availability are encouraged to apply.

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Treatment Center (AOTC) is an independent, physician-owned rheumatology practice in Orange Park, Florida, specializing in the care of patients with arthritis, osteoporosis, and autoimmune conditions.

Our team provides comprehensive outpatient care, including in-office infusion and injection services. Many of our infusion patients return regularly for treatment, allowing our nurses to develop meaningful, long-term patient relationships.

We value compassionate patient care, teamwork, clear communication, accountability, and initiative. As a small practice, every team member plays an important role in patient care and daily operations. We welcome individuals who take ownership of their responsibilities, anticipate needs, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to a positive, professional work environment.

We look forward to welcoming an experienced infusion RN who takes pride in delivering safe, attentive, and personalized patient care.

We value compassionate patient care, teamwork, clear communication, and accountability. As a small practice, each team member plays an important role in supporting our patients and keeping daily operations running smoothly. We welcome individuals who take initiative, adapt to changing needs, and contribute to a positive, professional work environment.