Part Time Home Infusion RN - Johnson City TN

UnitedHealth Group • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The Home Infusion RN position at UnitedHealth Group involves providing specialized infusion therapy services to patients in their homes. This role is crucial in ensuring that infusion therapy is administered safely and effectively, while also fostering independence in patients through education and support. The position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to improve health outcomes.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) of practice and others as requested
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification, or willing to obtain prior to starting employment
• 1+ years of experience working as an RN in a clinical care setting that contributes to proficiency in infusion therapy, such as critical care, emergency department, medical surgical unit, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Willing and able to work independently in home settings
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable travel to customer and/or patient sites

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards of practice, policies, and procedures
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA patient privacy and data security requirements, OSHA employee protection regulations, and The Joint Commission's accreditation standards for home health and home infusion pharmacy (or other relevant accrediting organizations)
• Proven effective teaching skills
• Proven excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
• Proven effective interpersonal communications, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Travel to provide skilled nursing care for infusion patients in their home
• Teach patients and their caregivers to achieve the highest level of independence possible in self-care and monitoring of their infusion therapy
• Assess the patients' condition and response to therapy, taking action as needed to facilitate achievement of treatment goals
• Collaborate with physicians and pharmacists on the patient plan of care and treatment, communicating status changes and implementing new orders as received
• Establish trust and build therapeutically effective relationships with patients and their families

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed