Job SummaryAs one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker’s Hospital Review, we’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. Join us in this RN role in Infusion Pharmacy to strengthen that impact.
Job Duties
Join the Infusion Nursing team at our Infusion Suite in State College consisting of (3) infusion chairs. You'll be responsible for independently coordinating and managing daily operations of the infusion suite, including scheduling and patient flow. You'll administer and monitor intravenous and subcutaneous infusions in accordance with provider orders, protocols, and evidence-based practice.
Your typical schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday with some call required (approx. 3 days every 12 weeks).
At least three (3) years of RN work experience is required.
Position Details
The Infusion Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering comprehensive infusion therapy services in home, suite, and/or other clinical settings. This role involves managing referrals, verifying clinical and administrative requirements, and providing direct patient care, education, and case management. The nurse collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care throughout the continuum.
- Coordinate intake and referral processes, verifying demographics, clinical history, authorizations, and consents.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on thorough patient assessments, including venous system evaluation.
- Prepare and administer infusion medications using aseptic technique; perform vascular access procedures and lab draws.
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapy protocols, equipment use, and vascular access care.
- Monitor therapy progress, adjust care plans, and communicate with providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Coordinate care and communicate effectively with providers, pharmacists, internal departments, and external healthcare teams to ensure continuity and quality care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and ensure compliance with clinical protocols and accrediting standards.
- Respond to patient and caregiver concerns, escalating issues appropriately to ensure resolution.
- Participate in the development of infusion protocols, patient education materials, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supports 24/7 care coverage through participation in on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays.
- Collect and analyze clinical data to inform care decisions and contribute to the evaluation of advanced care models.
- Travel to patient homes and clinical sites to deliver infusion therapy, provide infusion related patient care, and perform patient teaching/assessments.
- Provide clinical oversight and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses, ensuring adherence to care standards and supporting professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
ExperienceMinimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
