PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Lee's Summit, MO

26d•$39 - $65

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, 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 and provides infusion services for patients receiving specialized therapies. The role includes assessing patients, delivering and evaluating nursing care, administering medications and treatments, educating patients and caregivers, and communicating with physicians and the clinical team. The nurse also completes real-time clinical documentation, supports discharge planning and care transitions, follows agency and regulatory requirements, and participates in training, multidisciplinary conferences, and on-call responsibilities as applicable. The position requires business travel to patient care locations.

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 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 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 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 ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform and maintain the physical capability for CPR and related emergency response duties.
Ability to work in settings with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, variable weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use 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 prior 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 evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Modify the plan of treatment in response to changes in patient status, based on physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit using health data and patient interviews; reassess needs and responses 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 caregivers 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, following company policies for abbreviations and corrections.
Coordinate discharge planning under close supervision, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, 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 as necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and protect confidential patient and company information, including compliance 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.
Travel for business purposes as required.