PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Bridgeport, WV

27d•$35 - $58

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 promotes patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under very close direct supervision. The role delivers infusion treatments, administers medications, educates patients and caregivers, assesses patient status, and adjusts care in response to changes and physician orders. The nurse collaborates with Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families to coordinate care; documents visits in real time; and follows agency policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations. The position includes travel for business purposes, participation in on-call responsibilities as applicable, and required training and continuing education. It may also include coordination and oversight of paraprofessionals, precepting, and mentoring as assigned.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
Minimum of 0–2 years of infusion nursing experience.
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.
Ability to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and 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 work with required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.

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.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement basic nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress; provide direct care and treatments; administer medications; and educate patients and caregivers.
Modify the treatment plan in response to changes in patient status, based on physician orders and established or revised goals.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit, reassess response to therapy, and obtain or clarify physician orders for treatment 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.
Communicate effectively and promptly with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare and submit legible, timely clinical documentation, following approved abbreviations and documentation correction practices.
Under close supervision, coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technology 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 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 and, when 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, 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.