Full Time Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Annapolis, MD

6d•$43 - $71

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care to patients in the home or at an alternate infusion site. The nurse helps ensure 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 developing and implementing basic nursing care plans; assessing patients at each visit; administering medications and treatments; educating patients and caregivers; monitoring progress and responding to changes in patient status; and coordinating care with physicians and Naven Health’s clinical team. The nurse also completes real-time clinical documentation, supports discharge planning and care transfers, follows agency policies and regulatory requirements, and participates in training, multidisciplinary conferences, and on-call responsibilities as applicable. The position involves travel for business purposes 100% of the time, including visits in patients’ homes or alternate care settings. It requires the ability to meet specified physical and CPR-related duties and may involve exposure to infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, adverse weather, animals, and unpredictable home environments.

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 up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities and visual and fine motor tasks described for the position, including CPR and related emergency response duties.
Ability to use required protective equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown, and/or gloves, and to maintain 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; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to changing 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, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
Teach patients and caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate promptly and effectively with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following documentation and correction policies.
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, company policies, professional standards, laws, regulations, guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly 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 Naven Health’s scope of 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 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.