RN Infusion Full-time
Infusion for Health

Infusion Registered Nurse

apartment Infusion for Health location_onSanta Monica, CA, US
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We are a referral based infusion center that services all providers in multiple locations in Southern California. Our center is unique and offers individual comfortable private rooms for our patients. Our mission is to provide exceptional service in the administration of infusion therapy in a comfortable, patient-focused environment by providing exemplary profession care.

We are seeking a full-time Infusion Registered Nurse to work Mondays and Tuesdays in Los Angeles, CA, and Wednesdays through Fridays in Santa Monica, CA (40 hours/week).

Education and Qualifications Required for Consideration

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
  • Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred)
  • 3 years of recent clinical RN experience in ICU, ER, or similar level of patient care. Prefer recent infusion experience but will train the right candidate
  • Current and valid California RN License
  • Current American Heart Association BLS or ACLS/PALS certificate

Skills/Abilities

  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
  • Computer literate; proficient in Word, Excels, and Outlook
  • Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with team members and provider offices

Essential Functions

  • Greets patients and escorts them to the infusion room
  • Provide patient education about there treatment and answer questions about adverse reactions
  • Provide general nursing care to patients; administers prescribed medications, per drug protocol for adults and children.
  • Establish IV access and also access central lines
  • Observe, record and reports patient's condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to the Clinical Director and records in electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Provides accurate documentation in the patient's EMR
  • Provide close monitoring of patients in infusion rooms
  • Maintains timely flow of patient care and documentation
  • Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively
  • Replenishes IV carts and cleans infusion rooms
  • Answer incoming telephone calls as needed
  • Follows all OSHA guidelines to minimize exposure to blood borne pathogens
  • Follow HIPAA regulations and practices with a high level of integrity and honesty by maintaining patient confidentiality
  • Follows established policies, procedures, objectives and performance improvements.

Monday to Friday

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