About Us:
Palmetto Infusion provides comprehensive ambulatory and home-based infusion services to both acute and chronically ill patients. Our centers care for people by providing patients and their families with a convenient, affordable, and safe place to receive infusion treatments. We strive for more than personal service – always delivering a warm and attentive health care experience that boosts patients’ state-of-mind, improves their health, and quality of life.
At Palmetto Infusion, we believe in creating an experience that goes beyond just a job. It's about being part of something bigger than yourself - a connected group of caretakers who work together to restore health and hope to our patients. We call it The Palmetto Experience, and we believe it's what sets us apart from other employers.
For our employees, The Palmetto Experience means we serve and support people in our purpose to restore health and hope, we build a culture of belonging and collaboration, we deliver on our promise to treat people with respect and empathy, and we strive to embrace change and search for new opportunities.
About the Role:
The purpose of the Registered Nurse Clinician is to provide medically prescribed infusion therapy to patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturdays as needed.
Service Areas: Hickory, NC and may float to other clinics as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience/Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of practice.
- 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical specialty involving infusion therapy.
- BLS or obtain upon hire.
- Proficient at partner programs (i.e.: MS Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Ability to cope with ambiguous, changing environment while under pressure in a calm manner.
- Must be able to work as a team member and develop productive and cooperative working relationships with all members of the Palmetto Infusion team.
Essential Functions:
- Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team in an ambulatory infusion clinic setting.
- Effectively utilize the nursing process to assess and care for patients.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care in a professional, ethical, knowledgeable, and compassionate manner.
- Provide disease and drug-specific education to patients and caregivers.
- Comply with HIPAA and ACHC regulations.
- Participates in on-call rotation as assigned for AIC nurses.
- Travel to outlying clinics as needed.
- Maintain knowledge of medical/nursing practices by participating in educational in-services.
- Accurately perform all nursing duties according to the state nurse practice act while adhering to company policies and procedures including, but not limited to:
- accessing and maintaining central lines and PIVS
- obtaining lab specimens
- collecting vital signs
- Safely administer intravenous and injectable medications as ordered by prescribing physicians
- documenting patient care
- responding to and accurately reporting adverse drug reactions
- assisting with administrative duties as needed
About the Benefits:
The anticipated pay range for this position is $38–41/hour. Final compensation is based on factors including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Supplemental Plans
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Health Savings Account
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts
- Ramsey SmartDollar Program
- Referral Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Company Holidays
Patient Advocacy Statement:
At Palmetto Infusion, we believe that patient advocacy is at the heart of everything we do, regardless of our roles within the organization. Each member of our team is dedicated to putting the needs and well-being of our patients first. Whether we're working directly with patients or supporting them behind the scenes, our commitment to being a compassionate advocate is paramount. We understand that every interaction, every decision, and every effort contribute to the quality of care our patients receive.
Together, we strive to ensure that every individual feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey. This dedication to patient-centered care is what creates "The Palmetto Experience" — a standard of excellence that defines us and enriches the lives of those we serve.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with patients, vendors, and staff.
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All employees must uphold the confidentiality of protected health information and follow all HIPAA policies. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of information may be grounds for immediate termination.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
