Sage Infusion is looking for a patient focused Infusion Care Nurse to join our Villages team. Sage Infusion runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Sep 21
Shift and hours
8:00 am - 4:00 pm This position will be a contract position (prn) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. in The Villages, FL. (Brownwood, Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs Floating).
Unit and setting
Retail infusion center · Infusion As a retail infusion center, the Infusion Nurse responsibilities will include patient check-in, inventory and supply surveillance, and assisting the NP/PA with patient care.
License
RN licenseFlorida Registered Nurse license
Term
Per Diem This position will be a contract position (prn) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. in The Villages, FL. (Brownwood, Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs Floating).Contract / PRN
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licenseLicensed to practice as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in FloridaCheck your license
Certification
BLS certificationMaintains BLS certification
Experience
Specializes in infusion therapy and administration of biologics and other necessary medications intravenously
Experience
IV experienceIV experience is mandatory
Also asks
Continuing and mandatory education complianceMaintains compliance with continuing and mandatory education
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Compliance with continuing and mandatory educationCompliance with continuing and mandatory education· Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Florida
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Credentialed with insurance payors
Preferred
Certification
ACLSCredentialed with insurance payors is required· BLS required, ACLS preferred
Experience
ER experienceER experience is highly preferred
Also asks
Spanish speaking abilityAbility to speak Spanish is highly preferred
Brownwood, Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs FloatingThis position will be a contract position (prn) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. in The Villages, FL. (Brownwood, Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs Floating).
Day to day
Performs initial patient screening including questions, vitals, weight, allergies, and medication history
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Notifies staff of positive screening or abnormal vitalsNotifies appropriate staff of positive screening or abnormal vital signs.
Day to day
Documents collected data in medical recordDocuments collected data completely and accurately in medical record.
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Brings patient to treatment area and provides amenitiesBrings patient to their designated treatment area and provides patients with available amenities.
Day to day
Assists practitioners with infusion care, placing peripheral IVs, and setting up equipmentAssists practitioners with infusion care including placement of peripheral IVs and setting up required equipment (IV pole, IV start kits, BP machine, etc).
Day to day
Assists with patient flow including check-in and check-outAssists with ensuring infusion center patient flow is smooth and efficient, including checking patients in and out of their appointment.
Day to day
Provides patient checks, vital sign checks, and assists patients with ambulating to restroomProvides support to the provider in the form of patient checks, vital sign checks, and/or assisting patients with ambulating to restroom during their infusion
Day to day
Starts and flushes PIV using aseptic technique, removes PIV, applies bandage, and chartsComplete tasks such as starting a PIV using aseptic technique, flushing PIV using aseptic technique, removal of PIV and applying bandage, and charting tasks as appropriate
Day to day
Reconstitutes and administers medications if delegated after training with Supervising ProviderIf delegated, reconstitution and administration of medications after completing required training with Supervising Provider
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Administers subcutaneous injections as delegated by Supervising ProviderAdministration of subcutaneous injections as delegated by Supervising Provider
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Provides patient education on administration details and potential side effectsPatient education regarding administration details and potential Side Effects of medications
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Follows up with patients regarding side effects and adverse reactions as delegatedFollow up with patients regarding side effects and/or adverse reactions as delegated by Supervising Provider
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Coordinates with Supervising Provider to treat adverse reactions and emergenciesCoordinate with Supervising Provider to deliver immediate and appropriate treatment in response to patient adverse reactions/emergency situations
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Maintains BLS CertificationMaintenance of BLS Certification
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Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and team membersCommunicates effectively to patients, providers, and other team members.
Day to day
Cleans and sanitizes infusion rooms and equipment between patients and at end of dayClean and sanitize infusion rooms and equipment between patients and at end of day.
Day to day
Performs other duties delegated by providerOther duties as delegated by the provider.
Travel
Floating between Brownwood, Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs
Details
License verification, criminal background check, and drug screening
Details
Background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
Worth asking
Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Sage Infusion is looking for a patient focused Infusion Care Nurse to join our Villages team.
As a retail infusion center, the Infusion Nurse responsibilities will include patient check-in, inventory and supply surveillance, and assisting the NP/PA with patient care. In addition, the Infusion Nurse will support administering and monitoring patients in our premises during treatment and provide the necessary education on treatment regimen, condition management, and treatment side-effects when appropriate. The Infusion Nurse is an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team and will work closely with other staff. This position will be a contract position (prn) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. in The Villages, FL. (Brownwood, Lake Sumter, Spanish Springs Floating).
Responsibilities
Performs initial screening for patients upon arrival to infusion center to include asking patient screening questions, obtaining vital signs, obtaining weight, allergy information, and medication history as appropriate. Notifies appropriate staff of positive screening or abnormal vital signs. Documents collected data completely and accurately in medical record.
Brings patient to their designated treatment area and provides patients with available amenities.
Assists practitioners with infusion care including placement of peripheral IVs and setting up required equipment (IV pole, IV start kits, BP machine, etc).
Assists with ensuring infusion center patient flow is smooth and efficient, including checking patients in and out of their appointment.
Provides support to the provider in the form of patient checks, vital sign checks, and/or assisting patients with ambulating to restroom during their infusion
Complete tasks such as starting a PIV using aseptic technique, flushing PIV using aseptic technique, removal of PIV and applying bandage, and charting tasks as appropriate
If delegated, reconstitution and administration of medications after completing required training with Supervising Provider
Administration of subcutaneous injections as delegated by Supervising Provider
Patient education regarding administration details and potential Side Effects of medications
Follow up with patients regarding side effects and/or adverse reactions as delegated by Supervising Provider
Coordinate with Supervising Provider to deliver immediate and appropriate treatment in response to patient adverse reactions/emergency situations
Maintenance of BLS Certification
Communicates effectively to patients, providers, and other team members.
Clean and sanitize infusion rooms and equipment between patients and at end of day.
Other duties as delegated by the provider.
Requirements
Licensed/
Experience
Florida Registered Nurse license
Maintains BLS certification
Maintains compliance with continuing and mandatory education
Ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred
Requirements
Licensed professional who specializes in infusion therapy and the administration of biologics and other necessary medications, intravenously· Subject to license verification, criminal background check and drug screening
Licensed to practice as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in Florida
Compliance with continuing and mandatory education· Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Florida
IV experience is mandatory
Credentialed with insurance payors is required· BLS required, ACLS preferred
ER experience is highly preferred
Ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred
Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Neighborhoods+Residential areas within The Villages are organized into distinct named enclaves, though the community's strict 55-plus restriction (with no permanent residents under 19 allowed) means working healthcare staff who are younger typically look to multi-generational developments like Middleton or nearby towns in Lake and Sumter counties. Established central areas like Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs feature mature landscaping and close proximity to town squares, while neighborhoods like Collier, Amelia, and Fernandina are often favored by permanent residents seeking quieter streets and lower infrastructure bond balances. Southern expansions around Sawgrass Grove and Eastport showcase newer construction and modern home layouts, appealing to those who prioritize contemporary finishes over established tree cover.
Residential areas within The Villages are organized into distinct named enclaves, though the community's strict 55-plus restriction (with no permanent residents under 19 allowed) means working healthcare staff who are younger typically look to multi-generational developments like Middleton or nearby towns in Lake and Sumter counties. Established central areas like Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs feature mature landscaping and close proximity to town squares, while neighborhoods like Collier, Amelia, and Fernandina are often favored by permanent residents seeking quieter streets and lower infrastructure bond balances.
Southern expansions around Sawgrass Grove and Eastport showcase newer construction and modern home layouts, appealing to those who prioritize contemporary finishes over established tree cover.
Getting around+The internal transportation network is famously built around more than 90 miles of golf cart paths, allowing residents to navigate between retail centers, clinics, and amenities without a conventional vehicle. For commuters traveling by car, local thoroughfares are heavily characterized by multi-lane roundabouts, which frequently create confusion and slow travel during peak snowbird seasons. Average regional commute times run around 19 minutes, though driving outside the immediate community involves longer highway trips, with major regional airports roughly an hour away and Atlantic or Gulf beaches around two hours out.
The internal transportation network is famously built around more than 90 miles of golf cart paths, allowing residents to navigate between retail centers, clinics, and amenities without a conventional vehicle. For commuters traveling by car, local thoroughfares are heavily characterized by multi-lane roundabouts, which frequently create confusion and slow travel during peak snowbird seasons.
Average regional commute times run around 19 minutes, though driving outside the immediate community involves longer highway trips, with major regional airports roughly an hour away and Atlantic or Gulf beaches around two hours out.
Outdoors+Recreational outdoor activity is centered on more than 50 championship and executive golf courses, including prominent layouts like Palmer Legends, Mallory Hill, and Hacienda Hills. Non-golfers take advantage of the waterfront boardwalks around Lake Sumter Landing, extensive multi-use paths for bicycling and running, and nature outings at Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve or nearby Lake Griffin State Park for kayaking and wildlife viewing. The community also features hundreds of dedicated pickleball courts and regional outdoor facilities like The Villages Polo Club, where spectators tailgate on match days.
Recreational outdoor activity is centered on more than 50 championship and executive golf courses, including prominent layouts like Palmer Legends, Mallory Hill, and Hacienda Hills. Non-golfers take advantage of the waterfront boardwalks around Lake Sumter Landing, extensive multi-use paths for bicycling and running, and nature outings at Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve or nearby Lake Griffin State Park for kayaking and wildlife viewing.
The community also features hundreds of dedicated pickleball courts and regional outdoor facilities like The Villages Polo Club, where spectators tailgate on match days.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in The Villages
The Villages is an entirely unique master-planned community defined by an active, leisure-first culture that operates like an expansive private municipality. For relocating healthcare professionals, the central reality to navigate is the community's strict age restriction: core neighborhoods are 55-plus, meaning younger nurses and staff typically reside in the non-age-restricted enclave of Middleton or nearby towns in Lake and Sumter counties. Life inside the development centers around golf cart paths exceeding 90 miles, connecting residential areas to bustling hubs like Lake Sumter Landing Market Square, Spanish Springs Town Square, and Brownwood Paddock Square, where free live music plays every evening from 5 to 9 PM. Dining ranges from casual stops like World of Beer to upscale steak dinners at Chop House, while recreation includes championship golf at Palmer Legends, matches at The Villages Polo Club, and trails through Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve. The tradeoffs include intense summer heat and humidity, confusing multi-lane roundabouts, and occasional isolation from major coastal beaches and metropolitan hubs, but the community provides exceptional safety and unmatched neighborhood maintenance.
