NI-RN, Infusion (Level I)

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

12/9/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2908BH

Job Title:

NI-RN, Infusion (Level I)

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The RN Infusion Level I, utilizing the nursing process, coordinates and provides specialized Oncology Nursing support services to patients. Functions as an information and education resource for the community and staff.  Maintains standards of professional nursing practice.  Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.  Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient. Care provided includes the assessment of the adult patient's health status prior to infusion, administration of medications per provider order, placement, and maintenance of venous access devices, monitoring of vital signs, and response to emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Utilizes the nursing process to provide infusion nursing services and physiological support to patients and their caregivers under the direction of physician. Facilitates professional intervention as required.

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Demonstrates critical thinking skills and exercises nursing judgement in evaluating and initiating emergency measures in emergent situations.

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Administers therapeutic and diagnostic measures and procedures prescribed by the physician and observes and evaluates their effect on the patient.

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Coordinates Oncology services across the continuum of care, ensuring continuity and efficiency of nursing care and coordinates necessary referrals for Home Care and equipment, Hospice and Social Services.

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Performs a variety of technical duties following established procedures including administering infusion therapies, performing venipuncture or central access devices assuring proper dilution, rate of infusion and sequencing, monitoring patient’s vital signs and reporting adverse reactions.

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Plans, implements and documents patient education and precautions for family members.

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Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and compliance efforts.

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The Ambulatory RN Infusion may perform any or all these skills and responsibilities. These may include but not limited to:

• Review and act on test results (lab, x-ray)
• Review and manage communications from internal and external customers
• Initiate and monitor intravenous (IV) infusions
• Assist or perform procedures (e.g., ECGs, dressing changes)
• Provide patient education
• Execute delegation protocols
• Assist with management of urgent and emergent patient care situations
• Assist with the coordination of care across the continuum (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools)
• Assist with the management of patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, and/or behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomy.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing Program.

Required

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree.

Preferred

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

Required

One year of Inpatient, Outpatient Hospital, or Oncology patient care experience.

Required

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois. 

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Completion of Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy education course available through Infusion Nurse’s Society or equivalent. Course must be completed within 90 days of hire. The manager will review and approve equivalent education course certificate.

Required

Infusion Nurse (CRNI) certification within three years of hire.

Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate, and concerned manner.

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Willingness to accept responsibility.

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Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments.

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Teaching and leadership skills essential to the position.

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Knowledge of oncology specific pharmacology, admixture and cytotoxic side effects and policies.

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Demonstrated competency in venous access techniques.

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Ongoing commitment to continuing education and learning of new therapies and skills.

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Collaborates with all members of the Medical Oncology and Cancer Center team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.