Infusion Center Nurse- Smith Clinic

Infusion Center Nurse

The Infusion Center Nurse (ICN) is responsible for providing safe and competent infusion therapy including initiation and maintenance of intravenous lines and administration of medication and fluids. The ICN works with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure the quality of care for the patient. The ICN integrates technical skills, scientific knowledge, and compassionate attitude to aid those living with chronic illness, including their families (starting from diagnosis, treatment, and then survivorship to end-of-life care).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice professional nursing in Texas. Relevant specialty certification required within two years of employment.
• Work Experience: Three (3) years of nursing experience in related specialty area.
• Equipment Operated: Office equipment related to job duties.

Special Requirements:

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) Bilingual Skills Preferred
• Writing /Composing: Correspondence / Reports
• Customer service focused/oriented, superior nursing process skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, pleasant telephone voice, ability to answer incoming calls and keep encounter patient/client-focused; uses excellent hearing and listening skills to receive detailed information; works well as a team member; effective with minimum supervision.
• Other Skills: Analytical, Medical Terms, Mathematics, PC, Research
• Advanced Education: Advance Training Specialty: Related specialty certification within two (2) years of employment Bachelor's Degree Major: Nursing/BSN preferred
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible
• Other Requirements: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Harris Health system Software, clinical care guidelines, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Demonstrates proficiency in crisis intervention, teaching/coaching, disease management, and diagnostic/monitoring.