Infusion Nurse (Per-Diem)

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide comprehensive, person-centered care to patients receiving intravenous infusions, hydration, injections, and related therapies, working in close collaboration with providers and the multidisciplinary team to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of infusion services, while supporting broader clinical functions as directed by the Director of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization. 
• Prepare, initiate, administer, monitor, and discontinue infusion therapies, including IV medications and hydration per physician orders.
• Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after infusions to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Insert, maintain, and remove peripheral IV access. Maintain central venous access devices.
• Administer injections and manage infusion-related adverse reactions and complications promptly and effectively.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens in accordance with the policy and procedures in the Clinical Laboratory Manual.
• Respond to all medical emergencies in the infusion suite with the assistance of the code team.
• Collaborate actively with clinical team members and the wider healthcare team to uphold policies and procedures, resolve problems, and continuously improve the quality of care delivered.
• Educate patients and their families on infusion therapy, possible side effects, and post-treatment care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all administered treatments, patient interactions, and observations.
• Document and report any adverse events or reactions in compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
• Follow strict infection control protocols and ensure all equipment is properly sanitized and maintained.
• Maintain and track inventory of the infusion suite supplies and equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and staff-training education programs to stay current with best practices and standards in infusion therapy.
• Assist with quality assurance initiatives.
• Perform other nursing tasks as directed by the Director of Nursing, such as wound care, patient triage, medication and vaccine reconciliation, or supporting other clinical departments during peak times. 

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong time-management skills, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong IV placement skills.
• Ability to assess patient reactions quickly and respond effectively.
• Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs and/or professional literature.
• Ability to develop solutions and articulate ideas and knowledge, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in oral, written, and electronic communications. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, Providers, or others professionally. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., facemask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
• Ability to work in a patient-care setting with possible exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, and ability to utilize standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases.
• Full range of body motion required. Position requires reaching, bending, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less over periods of 100 yards.
• Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboard, telephone, etc.
• Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties.
• Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure: Current and valid RN license in the state of Florida.
• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least one (1) year in an infusion setting.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and standard clinical software, with accurate and thorough documentation practices.
• IV Therapy or Infusion Nursing Certification is preferred (e.g., CRNI).
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.