Home Infusion Nurse

LUX Infusion•Casper, WY

4d•$45 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

LUX Infusion is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to provide infusion care to patients in their homes or infusion suites in the Casper, Wyoming area. The role may involve working in a metropolitan-area location identified in the posting, and work location may change based on business needs. The nurse works in patients’ residences and travels to patients and other health care facilities as needed. The nurse inserts, monitors, and removes IVs used to administer medications, blood products, and nutrition; monitors patients for adverse reactions; performs venous phlebotomy when needed; obtains vital signs; conducts physical assessments and reviews of systems; and documents patient care and medications. The role also includes teaching patients and caregivers to administer and monitor home infusion therapy, preparing clinical records and care plans, and coordinating visits and phone calls. The position coordinates patient-care staffing and scheduling with company leadership, nursing coordinators, agencies, patients, families, and field personnel. The nurse reviews nursing notes for accuracy and completeness, communicates patient issues and reportable situations to appropriate physicians and internal teams, and performs related computer and administrative functions. Work must comply with applicable laws, company policies, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards. The position requires independent judgment, effective communication, customer service, and the ability to manage competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current RN license in the state specified in the posting.
At least two years of RN experience.
IV certification and experience in central line care and management.
Valid state driver’s license.
CPR certification.
Experience in home care, critical care, emergency nursing, AIC, or hospital discharge planning.
Some staffing experience, with demonstrated ability to multitask and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel to patients’ homes and other health care facilities.
Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers and meeting service quality and customer satisfaction standards.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, work independently and as part of a team, and handle stressful or critical situations in the home.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, attention to detail, and ability to develop caring, respectful relationships with patients.
Medical-surgical experience or knowledge of phlebotomy and venous access.
Ability to teach patients how to care for their IV or PICC lines and communicate instructions clearly.
Ability to work extra hours when needed and maintain scheduling flexibility.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
RN license in other states.
Prior experience in Home Infusion Therapy.
PICC, port, or midline experience and certification.

Responsibilities

Schedule nursing visits in accordance with prescriptions and established protocols.
Coordinate start-of-care and ongoing nursing visits, and confirm scheduled visits with patients and the nursing agency or registered nurse.
Send schedules to team members by email.
Follow up on and enter Therapy Administration reports, and email them to involved team members.
Review nurses’ notes for content, accuracy, and completeness, including drugs administered, dosages, and administration times.
Communicate with patients, families, supervisors, field personnel, agencies, and other staff about problems or special needs.
Communicate problems and reportable situations to referring physicians, appropriate physician office administrators, and Biomatrix nursing.
Perform computer functions including data entry, reports, searches, and scheduling.
Provide patient and employee information to answering services when necessary.
Insert intravenous cannulas; administer prescribed intravenous solutions and medications; monitor and maintain infusion sites and systems; and evaluate patient responses to therapy.
Teach patients and caregivers to administer and monitor home infusion therapy and to care for IV or PICC lines.
Prepare clinical records, care plans, and progress notes for each patient visit.
Coordinate patient visit schedules and phone calls.
Provide professional nursing care, coordinate care planning with other disciplines, and respond to changes in patient status or response to treatment.
Drive as assigned within the state and travel to patients’ homes or other health care facilities.
Participate in quality assurance activities and audits as directed.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable laws, company policies, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards.
Perform related duties as requested and prioritize concurrent tasks and projects.