Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health - UNC Home Infusion
About The Position
This position administers skilled nursing care to patients in their residences as prescribed by a physician and according to the established plan of care. The LPN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team and the patient and family. Care must comply with State, Federal, and Medicare standards and UNC Health Care System policies and procedures. The role provides home infusion nursing care and requires autonomous work, patient-specific care, and coverage of Infusion Liaisons at UNC Rex, UNC Medical Center, and UNC Hillsborough. The position is onsite in Durham, North Carolina, and is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day job. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, with weekday and weekend on-call rotations of 7–10 days per month; on-call pay is offered. Mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate, and UNC provides an iPad and cell phone with safety features.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
- Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in North Carolina.
- Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
- Proficiency in English.
- Ability to transfer, maneuver, and lift incapacitated clients in the home setting.
- Current driver's license.
- Personal vehicle and current, active auto insurance.
- Knowledge of infusions, equipment, and processes.
- Experience with central venous lines, including PICC lines and ports.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
- Ability to deliver personalized care based on each patient's needs and environment.
- Confidence working autonomously.
- Willingness to cover the specified UNC infusion locations.
Nice To Haves
- Prior home infusion and/or medical-surgical experience.
- Prior infusion experience; preference will be given to applicants with this experience.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications, therapies, and treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards and North Carolina Board of Nursing regulations.
- Assist with discharge planning and carry out the patient's teaching plan under RN direction.
- Collaborate with the RN and healthcare team to advocate for the patient and support psychological, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs; provide compassionate basic nursing care while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively and cooperate with others, demonstrating respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines.
- Implement components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.
- Maintain and review patient medical records, notes, and physician orders; document patient activities according to documentation standards.
- Provide direct patient care using the nursing process under RN supervision and collaborate with the supervising RN in executing the plan of care.
- Assist physicians, RNs, and healthcare team members with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient and family care.
- Review diagnostic test results and promptly report abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician, and appropriate healthcare team members.
- Cover Infusion Liaisons at UNC Rex, UNC Medical Center, and UNC Hillsborough.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Qualifies for the RN Commitment Incentive program.
- Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate.
- UNC-issued iPad and cell phone with safety features.
- On-call pay for weekday and weekend rotations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
