Infusion Nurse

An exceptional and fulfilling opportunity awaits an Infusion Registered Nurse who is driven to deliver both technical and clinical excellence in patient care. This role supports a multi-specialty outpatient-based infusion suites located in Mandeville and Slidell, LA.

Job Summary

• Per diem / 1-2 days a week totaling 8-16 hours weekly
• Shift time: 8a to 4p
• Self-scheduling based on the location of the patient
  
  • Slidell - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  • Mandeville - Tuesday and Thursday

We extend an extremely competitive offering of pay. Additionally, all opportunities have flexible schedules, daytime hours, and no weekends or major holidays.

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the Intrafusion by McKesson Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics, Standard Operating Procedures, and Business Standards.

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Maintains neat and orderly infusion suite.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care.
• Inter-professional collaboration amongst Intrafusion team and practice staff members.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of infusion nursing.

Education/Training:

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.

RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or American Red Cross healthcare provider hands on course)

Must maintain continuing education requirements.

Experience:

Minimum 5-7 years nursing experience required, one year or more of infusion therapy experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Environment (Office)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.):

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.