Infusion Nurse

New England Life Care•Woburn, MA

7d•$47 - $50

About The Position

New England Life Care (NELC) is a nonprofit home infusion therapy provider and hospital collaborative serving more than 60 hospital systems in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. NELC was created by local hospitals to provide patient-focused care reflecting their commitment to excellence, quality, and service. The organization is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every listed qualification. NELC is hiring Infusion Nurses to serve patients in Middlesex County and Woburn, Massachusetts. The role provides direct care to home infusion therapy patients in accordance with physician orders. The nurse establishes, implements, and revises individualized treatment plans that meet patient needs and comply with Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines, and NELC policies and procedures. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and patient-care skills and flexible schedules. A shift differential is paid for weekend shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing, or a nursing diploma with equivalent experience.
At least two years of acute care experience.
Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state or states where care or services are provided.
Current BLS certification.
Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
Excellent patient assessment skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with customers and healthcare team members.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Working or practical knowledge of microcomputer systems, including patient documentation systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Dependability in attendance and job performance.

Nice To Haves

Previous home health nursing experience.
Previous home infusion therapy experience.
Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations.
Knowledge of the Joint Commission accreditation process and standards.
Working or practical knowledge of home infusion therapy administration and equipment use.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing assessments of home infusion therapy patients.
Provide comprehensive initial and ongoing education to patients and caregivers regarding prescribed home infusion therapy.
Administer and monitor all therapy types provided by NELC using aseptic technique, and maintain competency in these practices.
Communicate changes in patient status promptly to appropriate infusion and reimbursement team members, verbally and in writing.
Document patient assessments and communications with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare team members in patient records.
Insert, maintain, troubleshoot, and discontinue infusion access as appropriate, following NELC policies and procedures.
Maintain competency in using and troubleshooting infusion equipment and supplies.
Participate in case conferences as needed.
Participate in the Nursing department’s on-call rotation.