Lead Infusion Registered Nurse II

About Cornhusker Vital Care:

Cornhusker Vital Care is building the best team in the marketplace by investing in their associates, finding the best talent, and offering top of market compensation.

At Cornhusker Vital Care we engage with patients, customers and colleagues in the following ways:

• At Cornhusker Vital Care Kindness is our foundation. We treat everyone with friendliness, generosity, consideration and empathy.
• Each day, each endeavor at Cornhusker Vital Care is filled with Enthusiasm! We always have a smile, are eager to please, have passion about what we do and approach interactions with energy.
• We take an honest, principled and forthright approach with an emphasis on being consistent, fair and transparent…we have Integrity.
• Professionalism is paramount at Cornhusker Vital Care. We aim to be competent, skilled and knowledgeable. Most of all, we provide expertise in both patient care and customer service and hold our organization to high standards.

Job Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Infusion Registered Nurse II, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and comfort. In this vital role, you will deliver specialized IV & SQ infusion therapies approximately 85% of the time, monitor patients during infusion treatments and provide ongoing assessment in the home or infusion suite setting.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your nursing skills while supporting patients through their healing journey with precision and empathy. You will have an active patient education role and interact with the pharmacy staff to plan and implement patient scheduling, deliveries, and clinical assessment.

Additionally, the Lead Infusion Nurse 2, approximately 15% of the time, provides clinical leadership to infusion nurses, infusion suite, performs supervisory visits and participates in onboarding and training. Functions as the BackUp Administrator to the Home Health License in coordination with Nurse Manager. This position reports to the Director of Nursing.

Duties

• Administer intravenous (IV) infusions, medications, and therapies accurately according to physician orders and established protocols
• Monitor patient responses during and after infusion treatments, adjusting care as needed to ensure safety and comfort
• Maintain comprehensive medical documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Educate patients on infusion procedures, potential side effects, and post-treatment care to promote understanding
• Conduct routine assessments of patient vital signs, physiology status, and overall condition throughout treatment sessions
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans based on medical records and patient needs
• Ensure all medical supplies, equipment, and infusion devices are properly sterilized, maintained, and ready for use in accordance with health regulation policies
• Oversee the Infusion Suite
• Provide clinical guidance to infusion RNs
• Participate in onboarding/training
• Complete Supervisory visits
• Function as the Back Up Home Health license Administrator in coordination with the Director of Nursing

Requirements

• Valid nursing license with current registration in the relevant state or region
• Valid driver's license and reliable method of transportation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, additional certifications are a plus
• Professional Liability (malpractice) insurance
• Prior experience in home infusion and direct patient care.
• Knowledge of infusion therapy equipment including pumps, catheters, and sterile processing procedures.
• Proficiency with peripheral iv placement, PICC and PORT management
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, physiology, and medication administration protocols.
• Ability to work independently in a patient's home or an infusion suite
• Ability to assess patient needs accurately through vital signs monitoring and physical examinations.
• Proven experience in acute care settings or specialized infusion therapy environments
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate patient care while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism
• Nursing leadership experience is preferred for those interested in mentoring or supervising team members

Preferred

• IV certification (i.e., CRNI) or other infusion-related certification
• Nursing management experience

Join us to make a meaningful difference by delivering expert infusion care with energy, precision, and a commitment to excellence. We value dedicated professionals who thrive on teamwork, continuous learning, and improving patient outcomes.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• IV infusion: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person