Home Health Infusion Registered Nurse
About The Position
Pentec Health is hiring a full-time, permanent Home Health Infusion Registered Nurse in the Rapid City, South Dakota area. The RN provides care primarily in patients’ homes for people with implanted drug delivery devices, including patient assessments, nursing interventions, pump refills, dose adjustments, and patient education. The nurse maintains and adapts care plans to support mutually agreed-upon goals and may travel within the area, possibly up to 200 miles. The position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the ability to maintain a schedule to meet patients’ needs. The RN provides professional nursing leadership, supports departmental telephonic and nursing needs, and serves as a resource to referral sources, patients, and the healthcare team. Care includes collaboration with prescribing providers, patients, and caregivers; compliance with nursing standards and applicable regulations; and education tailored to each patient’s and caregiver’s healthcare literacy. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.
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 understanding standard versus urgent responses and ability to 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, be resourceful, and proactively solve problems.
- Proficiency in 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 by car, train, or plane; stand, sit, walk, see, hear, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- ICU, ER, OR, and/or home care experience preferred.
- 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.
- Act as a resource for referral sources, patients, and the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with prescribing providers, patients, and caregivers, and ensure orders are received and are appropriate and actionable.
- Follow ANA and applicable State Board of Nursing standards and complete the assigned training program upon hire.
- Promote integrative care techniques to help patients manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Maintain patient records in compliance with state, HIPAA, and accrediting agency requirements.
- Educate patients and caregivers about healthy lifestyles, informed decision-making, and symptom management, tailoring education to their healthcare literacy.
- Provide comprehensive assessments and nursing interventions for patients with implanted drug delivery devices, including pump refills and dose adjustments.
- Travel within the service area to provide care primarily in patients’ homes.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance
- Flexible spending account or health savings account
- Additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
