Home Infusion Registered Nurse

Emerging Health•Portland, OR

About The Position

Emerging Health is seeking a Home Infusion Registered Nurse to provide nursing services to assigned patients in accordance with each patient’s plan of care. The role is based in Oregon and supports the company’s home infusion services, which allow patients to receive care at home. The nurse maintains clinical records, assesses and reassesses patient needs, develops and updates plans of care, provides infusion-related procedures and treatments, coordinates with physicians and care-team members, and educates patients and caregivers. The position also includes participating in performance improvement activities, committees, continuing education, and staff meetings as appropriate. The role is full-time, with operating hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and assigned hours that include rotating holiday and after-hours coverage.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, unencumbered nursing license for Oregon.
At least one year of infusion nursing experience.
Current CPR card and health certificate.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.
Effective interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
Ability to recognize information and direct it to the appropriate health care provider.
Computer skills, including word processing and efficient use of the internet and email.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in an infusion pharmacy or healthcare setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
Proficiency in standard workplace software and/or information-management applications.
Ability to navigate computer applications.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain the clinical record for each patient receiving infusion therapy.
Provide progress reports to physicians when patient conditions change or deviate from the plan of care, including identifying and documenting unusual occurrences.
Follow pharmacy policies and procedures, including patient-care policies.
Conduct initial individualized patient evaluations and assessments, and develop written plans of care that address physical, psychosocial, economic, and environmental status.
Regularly reassess patient conditions and nursing needs, and update plans of care and documentation.
Perform procedures and treatments according to department standards, as demonstrated through annual skills competency and supervisory visits.
Provide services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, and initiate appropriate preventive nursing procedures.
Prepare clinical and progress notes, coordinate services, and inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient condition and needs.
Counsel patients and families on nursing-related needs.
Provide care in accordance with professional standards and Oregon’s Nurse Practice Act, demonstrating competency in patient care.
Initiate case conferences and communicate patient plans of care with team members.
Evaluate and reevaluate the need for services.
Provide patients and caregivers with appropriate education and teaching materials regarding the plan of care, medications, and potential complications of IV therapy.
Participate in the Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator and serve on committees when requested.
Attend relevant continuing education programs and staff meetings, and communicate additional knowledge or education needs to the Nursing Supervisor.
Represent the pharmacy in a positive and professional manner.
Work assigned hours, including rotating holiday and after-hours coverage, and fulfill shift expectations and responsibilities under the nursing responsibilities policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.