Infusion Nurse (RN)

**About Sarasota Arthritis Center** Sarasota Arthritis Centers is a privately owned, physician-led rheumatology practice serving Southwest Florida, with locations in Sarasota, Venice, and Bradenton. We provide comprehensive care through our on-site infusion therapy, laboratory services, and clinical research center. Built on a foundation of compassion, integrity, and excellence in patient care, we foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees are valued, collaboration is encouraged, and patients remain at the center of everything we do. **About the role** The Registered Nurse in the Infusion team provides direct patient care within Sarasota Arthritis Center’s Infusion Suite, administering specialty infusions and injections in a safe, compassionate, and compliant manner. This position ensures the highest standard of clinical quality, patient comfort, and adherence to provider orders, established protocols, and regulatory requirements. The RN plays a critical role in monitoring patient response to treatment, maintaining infusion efficiency, and fostering a positive patient experience. **What you'll do** - Provide direct patient care within the Infusion Suite, administering specialty infusions and injections in accordance with provider orders and established protocols. - Prepare patients for their infusion or injection by obtaining vital signs and completing prescreening questions per SOPs. - Start IVs for infusion patients and ensure proper venous access throughout treatment. - Monitor patients during and after infusions for adverse reactions, intervening and escalating to providers as appropriate. - Administer injection medications as ordered, confirming future appointments are scheduled prior to administration. - Document all clinical care provided in the electronic medical record (NextGen) accurately and in real time. - Collaborate with providers, medical assistants, and pharmacy staff to verify infusion orders, review prior authorizations, and confirm medication availability. - Prepare, mix (if applicable), and handle medications using aseptic technique and manufacturer guidelines. - Record drug lot numbers, expiration dates, and dosages for billing and compliance purposes. - Follow established standing orders, emergency procedures, and infusion suite safety protocols. - Conduct proactive prescreening for next-day patients when infusion volume allows. - Assist with seating patients, obtaining vitals, and completing intake assessments to ensure optimal patient flow. - Support teammates by helping with patient turnover, monitoring the suite for needs, and restocking supplies as necessary. - Maintain compliance with infection control protocols and ensure infusion chairs, workstations, and supply areas are clean and properly stocked. - Participate in daily checks of crash cart, temperature logs, and equipment readiness. - Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, providing education on medications, potential side effects, and post-infusion care. - Foster a calm, organized, and patient-centered infusion environment while collaborating effectively with all team members. - Participate in department meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives as assigned. - Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. **Qualification** **s** - Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida (required) - BLS certification required; ACLS preferred - Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in an outpatient, infusion, oncology, or hospital setting (rheumatology or immunology preferred) - Strong IV insertion and infusion management skills - Proficiency in EMR systems (NextGen or similar preferred) - Excellent communication, critical thinking, and patient care skills -…