Home Health Infusion Registered Nurse
About The Position
Pentec Health is hiring a full-time, permanent Home Health Infusion Registered Nurse serving the Covington/Greensboro, Georgia area. The nurse maintains a schedule to meet patients’ needs and travels within the area, possibly up to 200 miles. The position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The nurse provides care to patients with implanted drug delivery devices, including comprehensive assessments, nursing interventions, pump refills, dose adjustments, and patient education. Care is primarily provided in patients’ homes and is reviewed and adapted to support mutually agreed-upon goals. The role also provides telephonic and supportive nursing assistance to the department and serves as a resource for referral sources, patients, and the healthcare team. The nurse collaborates with prescribing providers, patients, and caregivers; ensures that orders are received and actionable; follows applicable nursing standards and recordkeeping requirements; and educates patients and caregivers in ways that reflect their healthcare literacy. The role includes completing assigned training and promoting integrative care techniques for symptom management and quality of life.
Requirements
- RN licensure, with the ability to become licensed in another state.
- Three years of clinical nursing experience.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Strong clinical background, including understanding standard versus urgent responses and the 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 and be resourceful; proactive problem-solving ability.
- 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 frequently 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.
- Ability to frequently lift or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- ICU, ER, OR, and/or home care experience.
- BSN.
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 and 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 successfully 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 decisions, and integrative care techniques, tailoring education to their healthcare literacy.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance
- Flexible spending account or health savings account
- Other additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
