PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Augusta, ME

1d•$37 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care in a patient’s home or an alternate infusion site. 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 delivers specialized infusion care and patient education, assesses and responds to patient needs, coordinates with physicians and the clinical team, and documents care in accordance with Naven Health policies and applicable standards. The position includes travel for business purposes and may involve nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.

Requirements

Active, 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, and ability to use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care.
Ability to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with maximum lifting of 75 pounds, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the role, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity, including near and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency response duties and maintain the required physical ability and competency.
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 preferred.
One year of previous RN experience in a home health or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement basic nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to changes in patient status and physician orders.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit, reassess response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
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 legible, timely clinical documentation, following company documentation practices and timelines.
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, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and protect confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain Naven Health’s scope of services and instruct patients about their plan 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; may act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager as applicable.
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.