Infusion Registered Nurse

Location: Flint, MI

Job Summary
The Infusion Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care to patients receiving outpatient infusion and injection therapies at the Insight Hospital & Medical Center Coldwater HOPD Infusion Center in Flint. The Infusion RN is responsible for patient assessment, vascular access, medication administration, monitoring, patient education, recognition and management of infusion-related reactions, documentation, and coordination of care with providers, pharmacy, and other members of the healthcare team.

The Infusion RN functions independently within the RN scope of practice while following physician/provider orders, hospital policies and procedures, medication-specific guidelines, and applicable regulatory and safety standards.

Duties
• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe infusion therapy care.
• Administers IV medications, biologics, monoclonal antibodies, and other specialty infusion therapies according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Initiates and maintains peripheral IV access and accesses vascular access devices such as implanted ports and PICC lines.
• Monitors patients during infusion therapy for adverse reactions and intervenes appropriately according to clinical protocols.
• Performs patient assessments before, during, and after infusion treatments.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, infusion procedures, potential side effects, and follow-up care.
• Documents patient care, medication administration, infusion details, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Maintains compliance with infection prevention protocols and medication safety standards.
• Collaborates with physicians, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Assists with clinic workflow, including patient intake, vital signs, and coordination of care.
• Willing to travel between clinic locations, including Dearborn and Flint, as needed to support
patient census and program growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position. Duties and responsibilities may be added, changed,
or reassigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications
• Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
• An Associate degree from a school of nursing is required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Previous infusion therapy or outpatient clinical experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred or may be required within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills for safe and effective patient care and documentation.
• Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement.
• Detail-oriented, conscientious, and committed to precision in work results.
• Able to coordinate effectively with hospital staff and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Able to work compassionately with patients to deliver the highest level of care.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a multi-site clinical environment.

Physical Requirements
• May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty.
• Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties.
• Optimal auditory acuity required.
• Able to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity involving the handling of medical equipment and infusion supplies is essential
to performing assigned duties.
• May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, and exposure to
infectious agents.
• Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous medications, chemicals, or infectious disease
processes is possible.

OSHA Exposure Classification
Job Category I. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions
apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn