Home Health Infusion Registered Nurse- Traveler

Pentec Health•Cleveland, OH

18d

About The Position

Pentec Health is hiring a full-time, permanent Home Health Infusion Registered Travel Nurse. The nurse maintains a schedule to meet patient needs and travels throughout the United States for short- and long-term assignments. The role requires travel 100% of the time based on business needs. The nurse provides care primarily in patients’ homes for patients with implanted drug delivery devices, including comprehensive assessments, nursing interventions, pump refills, dose adjustments, and patient education. The nurse demonstrates professional leadership and reviews and adapts care to support mutually agreed-upon goals. The position encompasses the nursing process, patient and caregiver collaboration, coordination with prescribing providers and the healthcare team, and maintaining compliant patient records. The nurse also provides telephonic and supportive nursing assistance, serves as a resource to referral sources and others, and educates patients and caregivers in ways tailored to their healthcare literacy. The role promotes integrative care techniques for symptom management and quality of life. Other duties and special projects may be assigned. The role requires the ability to perform one-person CPR continuously according to American Heart/Red Cross standards. Work involves frequent travel by car, train, or plane, as well as standing, sitting, walking, seeing, hearing, and regular use of hands and fingers. The employee frequently lifts or moves up to 5 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

RN licensure and ability to become licensed in another state.
At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Strong clinical background, including ability to distinguish standard from urgent responses and quickly assess and react to changes in patient conditions.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Excellent customer service and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and be resourceful; proactive problem-solving ability.
Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, smartphones, and tablets.
Ability to perform one-person CPR continuously according to American Heart/Red Cross standards.
Ability to travel frequently by car, train, or plane and meet the stated lifting and physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Travel nursing experience across different states.
ICU, ER, OR, and/or home care experience.
BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all elements of the nursing process for each patient, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcomes and planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Assist with telephonic and supportive nursing needs of the department.
Serve as a resource for referral sources, patients, and the healthcare team.
Collaborate with the prescribing provider, patient, and caregivers; ensure orders are received and are appropriate and actionable.
Provide nursing care to patients with implanted drug delivery devices, including assessments, interventions, pump refills, and dose adjustments.
Follow ANA and applicable State Board of Nursing standards and successfully complete the assigned training program upon hire.
Promote integrative care techniques for symptom management and improved quality of life.
Maintain patient records in compliance with state, HIPAA, and Accrediting Agency requirements.
Educate patients and caregivers about healthy lifestyles, informed decisions, and integrative care, tailoring education to their healthcare literacy.
Travel throughout the United States to meet patient and business needs.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.