Clinical Infusion & Research Nurse

Include:

• Applies the nursing process during all interactions with patients and completes assessment interviews prior to each infusion treatment
• Under supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the registered nurse implements plan of care for patients and communicates patient outcomes to healthcare team as needed
• Ability to start peripheral IVs and access ports for treatment therapies
• Infusion therapies: Tysabri, Ocrevus, Briumvi, IVIG, Lemtrada, Rituxan, Solumedrol, Vyepti, Vyvgart, Vyvgart Hytrulo, Rystiggo, Ultomiris, Uplizna, Kisunla, Leqembi, and headache treatments.
• Ability to learn and administer new infusion therapies.
• Monitor for infusion related reactions per protocol and medicate as needed with appropriate orders
• Helps coordinate and schedule needed follow up care appointments per infusion specific protocols
• Delegate appropriate tasks to support staff
• Maintains ongoing knowledge in area of clinical practice and industry trends in infusion therapy
• Participates in department-based learning activities and unit meetings
• Helps maintain infusion center supplies and stocking with entire infusion team staff
• Maintain HIPAA compliance regarding patient information, testing, prescriptions, medical information, and documentation
• Documents patient care and infusion procedure utilizing Greenway system
• Provide quality care during the infusion treatment such as ambulation assistance, blankets, water, snacks, transfer assistance to provide a good patient experience to every patient
• Proficiency with communication skills includes reading, writing, active listening skills
• Educate patients and family regarding newly prescribed infusion therapies as needed