Nurse Clinician

PROMPTCARE HOME INFUSION LLC•New Providence, NJ

About The Position

As a Registered Home Infusion Nurse, you will be responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients in their homes. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans and administering intravenous medications and treatments. You will also be responsible for educating patients and their families about home care, medications, and treatments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a dedication to providing the highest quality of care. On-call requirements are based on region and state.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse in the state inquiring of employment and in good standing
Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
CPR Certification
Knowledge of PIV, Mid-Line, PICC Line, Tunneled Catheters, and Ports
At least 2 years’ experience as a home infusion nurse, or equivalent experience working in another field-based home nursing organization, is required
Demonstrated proficiency in IV insertion, vascular access devices, and infusion pumps

Nice To Haves

ED experience preferred
Specific training and/or certification as a heart failure nurse is highly desirable
Strong pediatric peripheral IV skills preferred
Certified Nurse Infusionist (CRNI) preferred
Experience with the following IV therapies is a major advantage: inotropes, intravenous immunoglobulin, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

Responsibilities

Conducts initial nursing assessments and evaluations to qualify patients for appropriateness and safety of home infusion therapy, along with any other needed specialized nursing care
Trains patients and/or caregivers in all procedures and equipment
Develops and revises, when necessary, the patient’s plan of care with the patient, family, Pharmacist, and physician
Visits all assigned patients as ordered, and documents patient’s compliance, competence, and tolerance to benefits of prescribed therapy, interventions
Provides direct patient care as ordered and allowed by state law
Assumes on-call responsibility as assigned on a routine basis
Inventories patient supplies and informs pharmacy of patient’s needs
Coordinates patient’s care with other homecare agencies as necessary
Counsel patients on therapy management, side effects, and other pertinent issues relative to the patient’s disease/condition and other concerns based on manufacturer guidelines and comorbidities
Collaborate with the Pharmacist for clinical recommendations for a change to therapy or other supportive measures to enhance the patient’s response to therapy, as appropriate (infusion rate, pre-medications, supplies, etc.)
Plans daily events to be as efficient as possible with time management (e.g., minimizes travel time by planning routes ahead of time)
Submits professional nursing notes for each patient visit into our enterprise system immediately following each IV therapy session
Properly triage problems in the field in accordance with company standards and other verbal and written training policies
Maintains strong knowledge of PromptCare’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensures that they are applied consistently
Maintains compliance to all applicable laws, regulations, and SOPs always
Conducts activities with a mindset of delivering “white glove” service to the patients and family members
Submits expense reports for travel at least once monthly and in a timely manner
Projects a positive attitude always with patients and family members and gets involved in PromptCare’s employee activities
Per Diem/Part-time Registered Nurses are expected to make every attempt to provide nursing services for PC per request. This request may be made on short notice, but PC will make every effort to provide as much notice as possible
Hours may vary due to the nature of home infusion; weekend and evenings hours are required
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Package
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Generous PTO: Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Days, and Paid Holidays
Life Insurance: Standard coverage with optional enhancements
Employee Assistance Program: Free counseling and coaching sessions
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life Balance Resources
Short & Long-Term Disability: Company-paid with optional supplements
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
FSA and HSA: Manage healthcare expenses
Commuter Spending Programs
Volunteer and Engagement Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonuses
Exclusive Discounts on entertainment, travel and various other supplemental and cellphone plans