Home Infusion Field Nurse - Chicago

Implanted Pump Management LLC • Chicago, IL

15h

About The Position

Basic Home Infusion is hiring a Home Infusion Nurse in the Chicago, Illinois area. The nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care to people receiving intrathecal pain or spasticity management therapy at home or in a clinic. The role involves traveling within the area, up to 180 miles, and allows the nurse to maintain their own schedule. It is a full-time, permanent position operating Monday through Friday.

The nurse administers and manages intrathecal pump therapy, coordinates pump-related care with prescribing providers, educates patients and caregivers, collaborates with the healthcare team, and documents care in electronic medical records. The position requires independent work in home settings and compliance with the physical demands described in the posting.

Basic Home Infusion offers seven weeks of comprehensive paid training, including classroom training in a newly built Simulation Lab and field training with an assigned Preceptor. The company describes a supportive, collaborative clinical team environment and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. It also states a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its services and team environment.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active, unencumbered license in the state of practice.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in home infusion or pain management.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current TB Skin test or QuantiFERON blood test from within the past 12 months.
• Excellent clinical judgment, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a home setting and manage a mobile work schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• 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, and hear; regularly use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach; bend; and access supplies, equipment, and patients while administering medications.
• Ability to frequently lift, move, push, or pull equipment up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Additional licensure or compact status.
• Home health experience.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage intrathecal pump therapy for patients with chronic pain or spasticity.
• Perform pump refills, reprogramming, and troubleshooting in coordination with prescribing providers.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication regimens, pump function, and signs of adverse reactions or infection.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Document care activities, assessments, and communications accurately and promptly in electronic medical records.

Benefits

• Seven weeks of paid, comprehensive training.
• Classroom training in a newly built Simulation Lab and field training with an assigned Preceptor.
• Competitive salary.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed