RN Home Care Infusion- Per Diem (North NJ)

Hackensack Meridian Health • Lodi, NJ

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About The Position

The Home Care Infusion RN provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in their homes. The nurse assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates individual, ongoing home nursing care needs in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and external regulations. The role emphasizes infusion therapy, safe and effective patient outcomes, individualized care, and coordination with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

The position requires completion of nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, care planning, patient and caregiver teaching, and accurate, timely documentation in the appropriate electronic medical record. The RN follows physician orders and payor requirements, monitors progress toward care goals, communicates patient-care issues and changes in status, and coordinates services and referrals. The role also requires flexibility across responsibilities and the ability to complete routine assignments independently and meet productivity requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Diploma Certificate in Nursing.
• At least one year of RN experience.
• Ability or experience inserting IVs.
• Successful completion of the Infusion Test during the probationary period with a grade of 80% or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, push and pull at least 50 pounds, and stand for at least eight hours a day.

Nice To Haves

• Recent IV experience within the previous year, including peripheral line insertion and accessing ports, PICCs, and central lines.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in their homes through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized nursing care needs.
• Demonstrate competency in infusion therapy and assigned treatments and procedures.
• Follow physician orders, including timely compliance and visit frequency, and document care and progress toward discharge goals.
• Provide safe, holistic care to patients and their significant others.
• Use interdisciplinary teams and document all activities accurately.
• Apply professional clinical judgment and critical thinking to support safe and effective patient outcomes.
• Document clinical decisions in the appropriate electronic medical record.
• Identify appropriate payors, comply with authorizations and payor guidelines, maintain authorized visit frequency, and use secure messaging for authorization requests.
• Complete nursing assessments and medication reconciliation, and collaborate with physicians on the Plan of Care.
• Update the care plan within two weeks of a change in patient status.
• Use specific teaching strategies to meet care-plan goals and document teaching in the medical chart.
• Report patient-care problems promptly to a manager, nursing management, or physician, including possible solutions.
• Document case communications and use a manager as a resource when appropriate.
• Coordinate care among physicians, the Manager of Clinical Practice, and other healthcare-team members, including appropriate resource referrals.
• Communicate pertinent patient information and the Plan of Care during transfers of care or scheduled time off.
• Complete routine assignments accurately, consistently, independently, and on time; consistently meet productivity requirements.
• Maintain awareness of updated standards and incorporate current practice guidelines into nursing care and documentation.
• Perform other assigned duties and projects, demonstrate flexibility, and adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement for per diem team members.
• Per diem team members may be eligible for a 401(k) match.
• The posting also describes health benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and learning and development opportunities for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree