PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Nashville, TN

2d•$37 - $61

About The Position

Naven Health is a nationwide home infusion nursing network and clinical platform with more than 1,600 team members, including more than 1,500 nurses. The organization provides specialized infusion care in patients’ homes and alternate infusion sites, as well as clinical trial services and programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care in the 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. This PRN role includes patient assessment, infusion treatment and medication administration, patient and caregiver education, care coordination, clinical documentation, and participation in on-call responsibilities as applicable. The position requires travel for business purposes and may involve occupational exposure to infectious materials and other hazards in home environments.

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 for safe service delivery and infusion skills relevant 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 tools 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 physical activities that may include walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, 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 work with required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, 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, and implement basic nursing plans of care; provide treatments, administer medications, educate patients and caregivers, and evaluate progress toward care goals.
Modify the treatment plan in response to changes in patient status, based on physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit, including through health data review, patient interviews, physical reassessment, and evaluation of response to therapy.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians as required.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate in a timely and effective manner with Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Complete clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines, following company documentation policies and practices.
Under close supervision, coordinate discharge planning, 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 the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and protect confidential patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA.
Explain Naven Health’s services and instruct patients about their 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; may act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence when applicable and permitted by 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.