The Infusion Nurse is responsible for the safe initiation, administration, monitoring, and discontinuation of infusion therapies. This role encompasses the provision of direct patient care, patient and family education, and ongoing evaluation of clinical outcomes. The Infusion Nurse ensures care is delivered in accordance with established clinical protocols, evidence-based practice, and regulatory standards, while fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to optimize patient outcomes.
Knowledge of or experience with bleeding disorders is not required, as onsite training and education will be provided.
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Megan’s work as infusion nurse at Innovative Hematology is fulfilling because of:
✅Meaningful Patient Connections
✅A Consistent Schedule
✅Helpful Coworkers
✅Ongoing Learning
Learn more at www.innovativehematology.org
The Opportunity
· Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments, including monitoring response to infusion therapy.
· Obtain and maintain peripheral intravenous (IV) and central venous access devices (CVAD) in accordance with institutional protocols.
· Administer intravenous medications and fluids; monitor patients throughout infusion therapy; and accurately document all care and observations in the electronic medical record (EMR).
· Recognize, respond to, and manage adverse drug reactions and infusion-related complications.
· Perform therapeutic phlebotomy procedures as indicated.
· Perform venipunctures with proficiency and adherence to infection control practices.
· Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections in accordance with provider orders.
· Apply advanced knowledge of pharmacology, infusion procedures, infection prevention, and safety protocols; initiate timely interventions in urgent or emergent clinical situations.
· Ensure patient comfort, safety, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality throughout the care process.
· Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and effective communication while maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment for patients and families.
Requirements
Benefits
Why join our team?
IHI is a not-for-profit program based in Indianapolis and offers a competitive salary and benefit package.
IHI is the only federally designated comprehensive hemophilia program in Indiana and serves the entire state through services available in Indianapolis and at outreach clinics.
IHI is a leader in hemophilia care, education and clinical research and has a dedicated on-site multidisciplinary staff to ensure availability of a wide range of required services.
IHI participates in national and international clinical research, including new infusion products and therapies, investigation of long-term outcomes, and the impact of associated conditions. The IHI research program provides patients access to new therapies, and an opportunity to improve care. Our center has more than 50 clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, thrombosis and more.
Innovative Hematology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Innovative Hematology, Inc. treats blood disorders—from common to rare—every day. Innovative Hematology is a certified medical home recognized for excellence in comprehensive patient-centered health care.
Innovative Hematology is home to the Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center (also known as the IHTC, a 501(c)3), one of the nation’s top federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers, where we treat hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other rare bleeding and clotting conditions. Innovative Hematology also treats sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and other blood disorders such as HHT and nutritional anemias.
Innovative Hematology is both nationally and internationally distinguished as a Center of Excellence for its leadership in blood disorder patient care, education and research.
