PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Denver, CO

1d•$43 - $71

About The Position

Naven Health is a nationwide home infusion nursing network and clinical platform focused on specialized infusion care. The Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion sites, ensuring safety, continuity, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The role works under very close direct supervision of the designated supervisor and travels for business purposes as needed, with the posting stating travel may be required 100% of the time. The nurse develops and implements basic nursing plans of care, assesses and reassesses patients, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and communicates changes in patient status to physicians. The role also documents care, supports discharge planning, follows clinical and regulatory standards, responds to patient requests and emergencies, and participates in training and multidisciplinary activities.

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 the ability to use nursing technology to communicate and document care.
Ability to travel for business purposes; the posting states travel may be required 100% of the time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lifting requirement of 75 pounds, and 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 perform CPR and related emergency-response duties, with possible periodic reevaluation of physical capability and competency.
Ability to work in conditions involving possible exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use of required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device.

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

Initiates, develops, and implements basic nursing plan-of-care treatments; evaluates patient progress and modifies treatment in response to changes in patient status and physician orders.
Provides direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families or caregivers.
Assesses patient needs and physical status at each visit, reassesses response to therapy, obtains or clarifies physician orders, and promptly informs physicians of significant changes in condition.
Teaches patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicates with Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepares clinical documentation in real time during visits and submits accurate, legible records within established timelines and according to company documentation practices.
Coordinates discharge planning under close supervision, prepares discharge summaries and patient instructions, and reports care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Complies with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, regulations, guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Uses computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintains ethical and professional conduct and safeguards confidential patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA.
Explains Naven Health’s services and instructs patients about their plan of care.
Completes required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Provides oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and may act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager, as applicable and as permitted by regulations.
Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and may provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participates in nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.
Performs other related duties as directed by the supervisor.