Title:  Registered Nurse II - Ambulatory Operations-Specialty Infusion

Summary

Competent level professional nurse who is a proficient in delivering care in the ambulatory care setting. Uses past and current nursing experience to care for infusion patients. Serves as a resource/mentor for Licensed Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurse I's and unlicensed staff members.

Job Duties

• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and a positive patient experience.
• Adheres to the scope of practice as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. 
• Follows an individualized therapy plan provided by the medical provider (Physician/APP) for each patient .
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical infusion skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
• Professional assessment skills as applied to the patient, family/support system, and environment.
• IV medication administration including but not limited to: IVIG, Ocrevus, Remicade, etc.
• Able to perform peripheral or central line access for appropriate administration of medications.
• Resourceful in various infusion pumps such as the Braun Infusomat Pump.
• Practices nursing with high respect for individual, cultural, spiritual  and economic differences.
• Communicates effectively and in accordance with BCM requirements.
• Reports significant changes in patient status to physician/APP and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with patient needs.
• Maintains patient records showing systematic assessment, IV lines, nursing note, discharge instructions, etc.
• Participates in department meetings as scheduled.
• Recognize allergic reactions in order provide swift and competent care. 
• Familiarize self with most common infused medications used in the infusion suite.
• Participates in the orientation of new clinical staff.
• Exemplifies team player mentality with the ability to withstand daily work stressors. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Two years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). 
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.