RN Infusion

About This Job

You deliver exceptional, patient-centered care as a Registered Nurse specializing in infusion services.

You serve as a vital lifeline for patients undergoing complex treatments, ensuring their comfort, safety, and emotional well-being throughout every step of the healing process.

You collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to administer specialized therapies, monitor patient responses, and maintain a compassionate, healing environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers safe and accurate infusion therapy, chemotherapy, and biologic treatments according to established clinical protocols and physician orders.
• Performs precise IV insertion, venipuncture, and central line management to ensure reliable vascular access for every patient.
• Monitors patients continuously for adverse reactions, side effects, and clinical changes, taking immediate action when critical decisions arise.
• Applies extensive knowledge of pharmacology to verify medication dosages, compatibility, and safety measures prior to administration.
• Educates patients and their families on treatment procedures, side effects, and self-care strategies to empower them throughout their healthcare journey.
• Maintains accurate and timely electronic health records, documenting all patient assessments, treatments, and clinical responses.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Earns an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Holds an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Experience

• Accumulates a minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience, with a strong focus on outpatient or acute care settings.
• Demonstrates hands-on expertise in vascular access and specialty medication administration.

Knowledge/Skills

• Executes advanced proficiency in infusion therapy, IV insertion, and venipuncture.
• Manages complex central line management procedures with strict adherence to infection control standards.
• Delivers specialized care through safe chemotherapy administration and biologic therapy protocols.
• Evaluates patient status through rigorous patient monitoring and clinical assessment techniques.
• Applies sound clinical judgment based on a deep understanding of pharmacology.
• Maintains current BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds national certification in infusion nursing or oncology nursing.
• Brings prior experience working in an ambulatory infusion center or outpatient oncology clinic.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Stands and walks for extended periods during patient care shifts.
• Lifts and transports medical equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous medications.
• Navigates a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining calm, focused attention to detail.