PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Jefferson City, MO

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care to patients in their homes or at alternate infusion sites. 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 assessing patients, providing infusion treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, communicating with the clinical team and medical providers, and documenting care. The position also supports care coordination, discharge planning, emergency response, and training or oversight activities as assigned. Business travel is required 100% of the time.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
0–2 years of infusion nursing experience required.
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 lift of 75 pounds, and meet the stated exertion and movement demands of the position.
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 and maintain the required physical capability and competency.
Ability to work with potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, 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.

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 patient status changes, based on physician orders and established or revised care goals.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit using health data and patient interviews; reassess needs, physical status, and response to therapy.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment-plan 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 effectively and promptly with Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit legible clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following approved abbreviations and error-correction 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, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations and 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 when 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, 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.