Infusion Registered Nurse - Committed Weekender at METRO INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONSULTANTS

Jonesboro, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

60.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peripheral Line Access, Infusion Therapy, Patient Education, Laboratory Review, E-prescribing, EMR Charting, Scheduling, Quality Assurance, Clinical Judgment, Patient Safety, Interpersonal Communication, Immunization Administration, Medication Administration, Blood Draws, Nursing Practice Standards

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Metro Infusion Center Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking an Infusion Registered Nurse to work every other weekend at the clinic located in Jonesboro, GA. Schedule: Every other weekend - 26 weekends a year that includes 2 holidays (plus the holiday weekend) Duties: 1) Access Peripheral Lines; teach infusion patients how to self-administer medications. Document same in Medical Record. 2) Review and chart daily laboratory results, passing information on to physicians and/or patients as needed. 3) E-prescribe new prescriptions and refills at doctor’s order and communicates to pharmacies. 4) Receive and return patient and other’s telephone calls. 5) Review EMR charts for next day’s appointments, order lab results, consult reports or notes as necessary and document all required fields are within EMR to be eligible for meaningful use. 6) Respond to telephone calls, meet patients in the office on weekends, and schedule patients to come to the office as needed. 7) Participate in quality assurance and educational activities as requested. 8) Use clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities. 9) Monitor the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment. 10) Participate in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility. 11) Arrange for daily coverage with co-worker. 12) Assist and consult with the physician in the ordering of procedures and diagnostic tests. 13) Order laboratory tests for patients per provider’s order or standing order. Perform follow-up on abnormal labs and medication refills as instructed. 14) Maintain patient records, billing documentation and all other administrative records, documentation and correspondence in practice’s EHR as required. 15) Administer immunizations, TB screening, medications and blood draws consistent with current guidelines and established protocols. 16) Support professional practice by observing the following: Use knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) Standards of Nursing Practice; 2) JCAHO, state and local laws; 3) MIDC policy. 17) Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Practice Physicians and Practice Administrator. Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Current GA RN license At least (2) two years RN office practice experience, preferably in an infusion-related practice Infusion experience Chemo experience is preferred, but not required Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19. Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws. $60/hour

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will manage peripheral line access, educate patients on self-administration, and chart daily laboratory results, communicating findings to physicians or patients as necessary. Responsibilities also include processing e-prescriptions, handling patient communications, reviewing charts for upcoming appointments, and participating in quality assurance activities.