Infusion Nurse

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree


• Registered Nurse Degree and Licensed


• CPR certification required


• Experience with medical terminology is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates the basic knowledge and judgment to utilize the nursing process to schedule nursing visits in accordance with RX’s and established protocols.


• Coordinates SOC and ongoing nursing visits and confirms scheduled visits with both patient and Nursing Agency/RN.


• Assures schedule is sent out via email to team


• Responsible for following up on and entering Therapy Admin reports and emailing to team


• Reviews all nurses notes for content and accuracy and completion without omitting necessary information such as drugs given, drug dosing and time of administration.


• Continual communication with families, supervisors and field personnel, agencies regarding problems and/or special needs of both the patient.


• Responsible to communicate all problems and reportable situations to the referring MD and appropriate MD office administrator and to LUX Infusion nursing


• Computer functions including but not limited to input, reports, searches,


• Communicates patient/employee information to answering services when


• Has read and understands company compliance paperwork and


• Performs all duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and with the highest ethical standards.


• Coordinates staffing in a timely manner while also adhering to confidentiality and ethics as discussed in the compliance program 100% of the time.


• Insert intravenous cannulas; administer prescribed intravenous solutions, medications; monitor & maintain infusion sites & system; evaluate responses to prescribed therapy.


• Teach patients & caregivers to perform & monitor administration of Home Infusion as


• Prepare clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient


• Coordinate schedule of patient visits & phone


• Works in patients place of


• Drive as assigned within


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• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects


• Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if


• Careful attention to


• Performs related duties as


• Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects


• Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if


• Careful attention to


• Performs related duties as


• Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

•  Provides professional nursing care within the department


• Coordinates care planning with other disciplines


• Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical general aspects of care


• Determines priorities of care based on physical psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system


• Communicates regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies


• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment


• Excellent verbal skills and Good written skills


• Must be able to develop caring relationships with their patients and treat them with respect and


• Possess medical-surgical experience or knowledge in phlebotomy and venous access, both of which deal with the collection of blood.


• Must be able to work independently, as well as on a


• Must teach the patient how to properly care for their IV or PICC line and be able to communicate with patients clearly while giving instructions.


• Ability to work under high levels of stress, know how to handle critical situations in the


• Excellent Customer Service skills

Communication Skills 

 Computer Skills