Infusion Nurse

LUX Infusion•Ventura, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

A Registered Nurse for Home Infusion inserts, monitors and removes an IV used to give medications, blood products and nutrition to a patient. During the IV therapy, the nurse monitors the patient for adverse reactions and ensures that the tubing, bandages and needle stay in place. When a patient needs blood levels checked, an IV nurse performs veinous phlebotomy. During the entire IV therapy process, the nurse obtains sets of vital signs, completes the physical assessment and review of systems, documents all patient-related activities and records the medications she uses. Provides and coordinates all aspects of staffing services to the patient with the assistance of the Company Directors, Nursing Coordinator and the Director of Nursing. Communicates with the patients to determine problems and/or solutions regarding their treatment. The Per diem RN also conveys collected documentation from patient to all necessary internal and third-party external staff regarding scheduling and other pertinent patient information. Performs a variety of duties both clinical and nursing notes documentation. This position requires skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating the delivery of patient care by all staff personnel including but not limited to complete documentation of nursing care and submission of nursing notes.

Requirements

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or IV certification & experience in central line care and management
Current state RN license required with a minimum of two years nursing
Valid state driver’s
Experience with medical terminology is Home care, critical care, emergency nursing, AIC or hospital discharge planning
Incumbent should have some experience in staffing and should be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task as well as good communicative and interpersonal skills.
Basic level skill in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ).
Willing to travel to see patients in the homes, and in other health care
Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Possess medical-surgical experience or knowledge in phlebotomy and venous access, both of which deal with the collection of blood.
Must be able to work independently, as well as on a.
Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if.
Careful attention to.
Employees are expected to: Participate annually in required legal and ethical compliance training.
Consistently act in compliance with LUX Infusion’s legal, ethical, and compliance policies.
Adhere to all standards and procedures outlined in the LUX Infusion Compliance Manual.
Refrain from any behavior that could be considered unethical or unlawful.

Nice To Haves

RN license in other states a plus
Bachelor’s degree
Registered Nurse Degree and Licensed
CPR certification required
Experience with medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Insert intravenous cannulas; administer prescribed intravenous solutions, medications; monitor & maintain infusion sites & system; evaluate responses to prescribed therapy.
Teach patients & caregivers to perform & monitor administration of Home Infusion.
Prepare clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient.
Coordinate schedule of patient visits & phone.
Works in patients place of.
Drive as assigned within.
Provides professional nursing care within the department.
Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical general aspects of care.
Determines priorities of care based on physical psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
Communicates regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies.
Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Develop caring relationships with their patients and treat them with respect.
Teach the patient how to properly care for their IV or PICC line and be able to communicate with patients clearly while giving instructions.
Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed.