Full - Time Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Boston, MA

16h

About The Position

Naven Health is a nationwide home infusion nursing network and clinical platform. The Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion sites, supporting safety, continuity, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The nurse works under very close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, adjusting care in response to patient status and physician orders, communicating with the clinical team and providers, and maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation. The nurse also supports discharge planning, emergency response, care coordination, and—when assigned—training or oversight activities. The position requires travel for business purposes and involves working in home and alternate-care environments.

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, 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 lifting requirement of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities required for the role, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
Fine motor skills and visual abilities including near and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform and maintain the physical capabilities needed for CPR and related emergency-response duties; periodic reevaluation may apply.
Ability to work in settings with possible exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and other sharps, fumes, chemicals, varied temperatures and 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 previous RN experience in a home health or acute care setting.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement basic nursing care plans and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Modify the treatment plan in response to changes in patient status, based on physician orders and patient care goals.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit using available health data and patient interviews; reassess needs and response to therapy as appropriate.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment-plan 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 Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines; follow documentation and error-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, applicable regulations, 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 when needed.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and protect confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain Naven Health’s services and instruct patients about related 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 setting; may act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager, as applicable and permitted by regulations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and, when assigned, precept, train, and mentor nurses during orientation and onboarding.
Participate in nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.