PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Springfield, IL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion sites. The nurse promotes patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under very close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. The role supports home infusion services for specialized therapies and may involve clinical trials and other programs. The nurse assesses patients, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and adapts care in response to patient status and physician orders. The position requires timely communication and documentation, compliance with clinical and regulatory standards, and travel for business purposes. The nurse may also coordinate paraprofessionals, participate in team conferences, mentor other nurses, and take part in on-call responsibilities as applicable.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
0–2 years of infusion nursing experience required.
Current CPR certification; an in-person class is required by company policy.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards and infusion skills applicable to agency programs and service needs.
Required licensure to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice, access to a vehicle for business travel, and proof of liability insurance.
Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications, with ability to use nursing technology to communicate and document care.
Ability to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities and visual and fine motor tasks described for the position, including CPR and related emergency response duties.
Ability to work in home environments and manage potential occupational exposures and hazards described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
One year of prior RN experience in a home health or acute care setting.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement basic nursing plans of care and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to changes in patient status, based on physician orders and established care goals.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit using available health data and patient interviews; reassess needs and response to therapy.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines; follow documentation policies and practices.
Under close supervision, coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain Naven Health’s services and instruct patients about related plans of care.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the supervisor’s or nurse manager’s absence in accordance with regulations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring to nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.