PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Harrisburg, PA

15d•$39 - $65

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care to patients in their homes or at alternate infusion sites. The nurse promotes patient safety, continuity, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care and works under very close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, administering therapies and medications, educating patients and caregivers, documenting care, and communicating with the clinical team and medical providers. The nurse also supports discharge planning, follows applicable clinical and regulatory standards, participates in training and team activities, and may perform on-call duties as applicable. The position requires business travel and may involve occupational exposure to infectious materials, hazardous substances, and unpredictable home environments.

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 and willingness to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and meet the stated physical and CPR-related demands of the role.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and a functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations.

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.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, implement, and evaluate basic nursing plans of care and treatments; administer medications and educate patients and caregivers.
Assess patients’ needs and physical status at each visit, reassess responses to therapy, and obtain or clarify physician orders when revisions are needed.
Promptly notify physicians of 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 and submit timely, legible clinical documentation in accordance with company policies and timelines.
Under close supervision, coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies, 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 to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Protect confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain Naven Health’s services and instruct patients about their plans of care.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home; may act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager when applicable.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring as assigned.
Participate in nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.