PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Boston, MA

19d•Onsite

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, supporting patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The nurse works under very close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. The position delivers infusion services and related patient education, evaluates patient response to therapy, documents care, and coordinates with patients, families, physicians, and Naven Health’s clinical team. The role may also involve oversight of paraprofessionals, participation in team conferences, training or mentoring nurses, and on-call responsibilities as applicable. Business travel is required 100% of the time. The pay range is $44.67–$74.44; the specific pay is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
Minimum of 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 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 lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lifting capacity of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform physical activities including 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 perform CPR and related emergency response duties and to maintain required physical capability and competency.
Willingness to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to work in settings with potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, varying environmental conditions, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, face mask, 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 preferred.
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 and treatments, evaluating 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 or revised care goals.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit through health data access and patient interviews; reassess needs based on physical findings, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment plan revisions, promptly inform 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 effectively and promptly with Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families or caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it to the nursing department within established timelines; complete documentation legibly and follow approved abbreviation and correction practices.
Under close supervision, coordinate discharge planning and prepare discharge summaries with patient instructions, reporting patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations and guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other 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 proprietary information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable guidelines.
Explain Naven Health’s scope of services and instruct patients about their plans of care.
Attend required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home and, as 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.
Travel 100% of the time for business purposes.