Home Infusion Nurse

LUX Infusion•Gillette, WY

4d•$45 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

LUX Infusion is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to provide infusion care to patients in their homes or infusion suites in the Gillette, Wyoming area. The nurse inserts, monitors, and removes IVs used to administer medications, blood products, and nutrition; performs venous phlebotomy when blood levels need to be checked; monitors patients for adverse reactions; and assesses, documents, and records care and medications throughout therapy. The role coordinates staffing and patient care with company directors, the Nursing Coordinator, the Director of Nursing, patients, families, referring providers, agencies, and other internal and external staff. Duties include coordinating and confirming visits, communicating patient information and issues, reviewing nursing notes, maintaining clinical records and care plans, and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate. The nurse also teaches patients and caregivers to administer and monitor home infusion therapy, travels to patient residences and other care facilities, and drives as assigned within the state. This role requires independent judgment, effective communication, organization, scheduling flexibility, and the ability to manage competing tasks in a fast-paced environment. It operates in accordance with applicable laws, company policies, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards. The position works in patients’ places of residence and may also involve infusion suites and other healthcare facilities.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
IV certification and experience in central line care and management.
Current RN license in the state specified in the posting.
At least two years of RN experience.
Valid state driver’s license.
CPR certification.
Experience in home care, critical care, emergency nursing, AIC, or hospital discharge planning.
Some staffing experience and demonstrated ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and work well with others.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel to patients’ homes and other healthcare facilities.
Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers and meeting service quality and customer satisfaction standards.
Ability to schedule nursing visits, coordinate care planning with other disciplines, and determine care priorities based on patient needs and system flow.
Ability to communicate changes in patient status and respond promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills.
Ability to develop caring relationships with patients and treat them with respect and empathy.
Medical-surgical experience or knowledge of phlebotomy and venous access.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, teach patients clearly, and handle stressful or critical situations in the home.
Ability to become and remain proficient in programs necessary for the role.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks concurrently, pay careful attention to detail, and work extra hours if needed.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including occasional standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
RN license in additional states.
Prior experience in Home Infusion Therapy.
PICC, port, or midline experience and certification.

Responsibilities

Insert intravenous cannulas; administer prescribed intravenous solutions and medications; monitor and maintain infusion sites and systems; and evaluate responses to prescribed therapy.
Monitor patients during IV therapy for adverse reactions and ensure tubing, bandages, and needles remain in place.
Perform venous phlebotomy when blood levels need to be checked, and obtain vital signs, complete physical assessments and reviews of systems, and document patient-related activities and medications.
Plan and coordinate nursing visits according to prescriptions and established protocols; coordinate start-of-care and ongoing visits; and confirm visits with patients and nursing agencies or RNs.
Coordinate staffing and communicate with patients, families, supervisors, field personnel, agencies, referring physicians, and internal and external staff about treatment concerns, patient needs, scheduling, and reportable situations.
Prepare clinical records, care plans, and progress notes for each patient visit; submit nursing notes; and review nurses’ notes for completeness and accuracy, including drugs, doses, and administration times.
Follow up on and enter therapy administration reports, and distribute them to involved team members.
Teach patients and caregivers how to administer and monitor home infusion therapy and care for IV or PICC lines.
Use computer functions and programs to enter information, generate reports, search records, and manage schedules; communicate patient or employee information to answering services when needed.
Participate in quality assurance activities and audits as directed, and perform duties in accordance with applicable laws, company policies, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards.
Travel to patients’ homes and other healthcare facilities, and drive as assigned within the state.
Prioritize concurrent tasks and projects, work flexibly, and perform related duties as requested.