PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Lansing, MI

25d

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care in a patient’s home or an alternate infusion site. The nurse ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under very close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating care, and maintaining timely, accurate clinical documentation. The nurse follows Naven Health policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and confidentiality requirements. The position may also involve oversight of paraprofessionals, participation in team conferences and on-call responsibilities, and travel for business purposes.

Requirements

Active, 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 ability to use nursing technology 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 lifting capacity 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 work with likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, varied weather conditions, 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 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 evaluate 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.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit and reassess needs based on response to therapy and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions; promptly inform physicians of significant changes 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 with Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines; follow documentation policies and practices.
Coordinate discharge planning under close supervision, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, 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 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 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 nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.