Full - Time Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Boston, MA

2d•$45 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care to patients in the home or an alternate infusion site, ensuring patient safety, continuity, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The nurse works under very close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes developing and implementing basic nursing plans of care; assessing and reassessing patients; administering treatments and medications; educating patients and caregivers; and communicating with clinical teams and medical providers. The nurse documents care in real time, follows assigned visit schedules, supports discharge planning, responds to patient requests and emergencies, and complies with applicable professional, agency, regulatory, accreditation, and confidentiality requirements. The position requires business travel 100% of the time, access to a vehicle, and the ability to perform the physical and CPR-related duties described in the posting. It involves possible occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, environmental elements, and unpredictable home environments. The role has no formal supervisory responsibilities, though it may include coordination or oversight of paraprofessionals and participation in nurse training and mentoring activities.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted registered nurse 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, with the ability to use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care.
Willingness 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 the physical activities described, 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 the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform and maintain the physical capabilities required for CPR and related emergency response duties, including possible periodic reevaluation.
Ability to work with required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, a 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 prior RN experience in a home health or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement basic nursing plans of care and treatments; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to 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, and obtain or clarify physician orders as needed.
Promptly inform physicians of significant changes in patient condition and provide written summaries within supplemental orders.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate effectively and promptly with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit legible, timely clinical documentation, including real-time visit documentation, in accordance with company policies and established timelines.
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 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 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 licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of 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, and mentoring to other nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.