Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
The Infusion Nurse serves as a primary educator for patients and caregivers, managing pre-hospital discharge infusion device training and assessing readiness for home care. They also provide professional nursing care, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure accurate documentation and medication reconciliation.
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Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) The Infusion Nurse’s primary function is as a patient/family educator which includes completing pre-hospital discharge infusion device teaching to patients and caregivers as well as assessing the readiness for discharge home with infusion.
This position will mainly function within Duke University Hospital, but will on occasion make home visits to provide infusion instructions as part of Duke HomeCare and Hospice.
Shifts: (5) 8 hour day shifts, 8:30 AM to 5 PM MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with the NC nurse practice act, physician orders and established policies and procedures.
Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s baseline needs and response to care.
Utilize comprehensive assessment skills to plan priorities and to set realistic outcomes; collaborate with healthcare team in the evaluation and cost effectiveness of patient care.
Assess educational needs of patients/families concerning alterations in health, the disease process, and plan of care.
Develop and implement an effective discharge plan for patients to begin at the initiation of services.
Obtain or develop appropriate educational resources for patients/families; plan and implement appropriate educational interventions; evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of patient/family teaching.
Role model professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, as necessary, to assure appropriate care and service are provided to the patient.
Maintain up to date knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/JCAHO standards thru inservices and workshop attendance.
Assesse the severity of patient symptoms, communicate to the physician and record significant findings, intervenes as appropriate.
Document care and services provided in accordance with DHCH Policy and Procedures and regulatory standards.
Complete documentation accurately, timely, concisely.
Medication reconciliation and education to prevent adverse events and readmission to hospital Observe patient’s reactions to medications and reports significant incidents to the physicians.
Communicate regularly with team members, caregivers, and physicians.
Follow infection control standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required.
Delegate and supervise care given by NCA’s/LPN’s.
Develop plan of care for aides, assign care to aides based on the skills of the aide, the availability of the aide for patient care continuity, patient preference (when possible), and other considerations as determined by the patient’s care needs.
Identify personal learning needs and implements corrective action: assists in planning and conducting staff development programs to improve DHCC effectiveness.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Implement agency policy, procedures and objectives.
Work closely and collaboratively with agency billing staff to ensure accuracy of billing.
Maintain confidentiality of employee and patient information.
Exhibit an attitude which promotes harmony and goodwill in the workplace.
Display a clean, neat, professional appearance.
Participate in Performance Improvement Program.
Promote quality, comprehensive services through a team approach.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: Education and Formal Training
Associate Degree or Diploma, Nursing required Registered Nurses are not required but encouraged to enroll in a DUHS approved BSN program after completing two years of service of their start date.
Licensures, Certifications
Must have a current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or compact licensure from participating state Current State of North Carolina Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) BLSN(American Heart Association only) or may update during orientation
Two years of med-surgical, critical care or home health/hospice/infusion Prior experience in Infusion strongly preferred Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing and possess a current North Carolina or compact RN license. At least two years of experience in med-surgical, critical care, or home health/infusion is required, along with BLS certification.
Market context
Infusion RN opportunities in North Carolina typically favor candidates with acute-care or home-infusion experience, current NC or compact licensure, and BLS certification. Roles connected to major health systems can be competitive because they require specialized clinical judgment and patient education skills; highlight relevant med-surgical, critical-care, or infusion experience in your application. The requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you save research time, including relocation assistance.