PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Lansing, MI

117d•$39 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion sites. The nurse ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under very close direct supervision. The role includes assessing patient needs, implementing and adjusting nursing care based on physician orders, administering treatments and medications, and teaching patients and caregivers about prescribed therapies. The nurse coordinates care with Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families; maintains timely clinical documentation; supports discharge planning and care transitions; and follows applicable agency policies, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements. The position includes travel for business, participation in on-call responsibilities as applicable, and potential coordination or oversight of paraprofessionals. It requires physical activity and may involve exposure to infectious materials, hazardous substances, and unpredictable home environments. The position’s pay range is $38.84–$64.72. Pay is determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data.

Requirements

Active and 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 a maximum lift of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 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 comply with safety requirements, including use of closed-toe shoes, a 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 prior 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 changing patient status based on 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 timely and effectively with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families or caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit legible, accurate clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following documentation policies and procedures.
Coordinate discharge planning under close supervision, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient 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, document care, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures as necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain Naven Health’s scope of services and instruct patients about their 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 and, as 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 nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.