Oncology Home Infusion Nurse (RN)

Luminate Medical•Portland, ME

15h•Remote

About The Position

Luminate is seeking Oncology Home Infusion Nurses (RN) to join their US Healthcare Services function. These nurses will work closely with the National Director of Nursing and the Healthcare Services team to coordinate and provide infusion nursing care to patients in their homes. Responsibilities include administering skilled nursing care, educating patients and caregivers on home medical management, and collaborating to set patient care priorities and goals. This role is crucial for a rapidly growing startup, offering the opportunity to shape patient-facing services and gain insights into startup growth.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse in good standing.
ONS Provider Card required, OCN desirable.
Minimum of 2 years current nursing experience in a clinical specialty involving infusion therapy, including patient assessment skills, venous access skill and emergency patient care.
CPR certification required.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
OCN desirable.
A minimum of 1-year previous specialized home health experience desired.
Bilingual in Spanish desirable.
Ability to learn and become competent with company used computer, telephone, and partner programs, where applicable (i.e. Office 365, Alayacare) and other programs utilized).
Ability to learn and become competent with third-party referral platforms as needed (i.e. OncoEMR, EPIC) as needed to maintain efficient workflow.

Responsibilities

Abides by company policies and procedures as well as ONS, INS Infusion Therapy, and IgNS Standards of Practice, OSHA guidelines, State Nurse Practice Act, and state board laws/guidelines.
Provides infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients including, but not limited to patient assessments, patient/caregiver teaching, development and revision of the plan of care, implementation of physician orders, monitoring patient response, response to emergency patient needs and psychosocial support.
Provides pre-discharge patient assessments in the hospital or clinic setting, when appropriate.
Completes all required patient care documentation and reports accurately.
Submits all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Communicates to supervisor, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate, any changes in the patient’s condition.
Takes on call responsibility as assigned to provide 24-hour availability and provides these services in accordance with established protocols and be able to assume a flexible work schedule.
Takes professional responsibility for self-protection during required work in potentially hazardous situations (e.g. handling of blood and body fluids).
Represents self in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
Participates in the activities of the company’s quality assurance program.
Monitor lab results on all applicable patients and ensure lab results are communicated to prescriber and pharmacy staff and uploaded to patient’s EMR.
Attends scheduled patient care conferences, in-services, departmental meetings/calls, as requested.
Maintains professional licensure, certification and health requirements as well as demonstrating clinical competence of orientation programs, etc.
Participates in the orientation of other nurses as requested.
Assists in effective communication between the patient and the company, to include documentation of suggestions, complaints, and requests.
Provides patient education on specific therapies and supplies, including nursing and home delivery information.
Performs other duties as required.