PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Boston, MA

47d•$45 - $74

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care to patients in their homes or alternate infusion sites. The nurse supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under very close direct supervision. The role includes administering specialized infusion therapies, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating with the clinical team and medical providers. The position requires travel for business purposes and may include nursing on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
Minimum of 0–2 years of infusion nursing experience.
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 the ability to use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care.
Ability to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and a maximum lift of 75 pounds.
Ability to use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
One year of previous RN experience in a home health or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement basic nursing plans of care; provide treatments and medications; educate patients and caregivers; evaluate progress; and modify treatment plans in response to patient status and physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit, reassess response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in patient condition.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care; prepare and submit timely, legible clinical documentation.
Coordinate discharge planning under close supervision, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report 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 other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond promptly to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s scope of services and instruct patients about their plans of care.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Coordinate and oversee paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager in accordance with regulations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.