Minimum of two years' experience in an RN office practice, ideally infusion-related.
Demonstrated infusion therapy experience.
Chemotherapy experience preferred, not mandatory.
Proof of current vaccinations required for patient safety.
Responsibilities
Administer peripheral IV lines for new patients and educate them on medication self-administration.
Review daily lab results, relaying pertinent information to physicians and patients.
E-prescribe medications as per doctor's orders and liaise with pharmacies.
Manage incoming and outgoing patient calls effectively.
Prepare EMR charts for upcoming appointments, ensuring all documentation meets meaningful use criteria.
Facilitate patient scheduling and office visits as necessary.
Engage in quality assurance and educational opportunities when requested.
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan.
Comprehensive dental insurance.
Health insurance coverage.
Life insurance policy.
Generous paid time off.
Referral program incentives.
Vision insurance benefits.
Full Job Description
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for supervision and administration of infusion therapy at the clinic located in Jonesboro, GA.
Schedule: M- F (8:30am- 5pm)
This position is best suited for someone looking for:
Work/life balance
Competitive pay
Casual environment
Large practice with continued growth
Specific Duties:
Place Peripheral Lines (peripherally inserted central catheter) lines for new patients, teach infusion patients how to self-administer medications. Document same in Medical Record.
Review and chart daily laboratory results, passing information on to physicians and/or patients as needed.
Eprescribe prescriptions at doctor's order and communicate to pharmacies.
Receive and return patient and other's telephone calls.
Review EMR charts for next day's appointments, ordering lab results, consult reports or notes as necessary and document all required fields are within EMR to be eligible for meaningful use.
Responding to telephone calls, meeting patients in the office and scheduling patients to come to the office as needed.
Participate in quality assurance and educational activities as requested.
Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs establishing priorities.
Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with facility.
Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) Standards of Nursing Practice; 2) JCAHO, state and local laws; 3) MIDC policy.
Other duties and tasks as assigned
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.
