Per Diem Nurse Clinician

Kennebec Pharmacy HomeCare•Augusta, ME

About The Position

Kennebec Pharmacy and Home Care is your local home infusion, respiratory and home medical equipment provider dedicated to making better living possible. We offer an array of services and have been serving residents throughout the state of Maine for over 20 years. You can look to us for: home infusion, durable medical equipment, respiratory therapy, and complex rehabilitation equipment. At Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care, we are dedicated to addressing the needs of those we serve with unparalleled care and compassion. Our mission is to provide the highest level of service and support, making better living possible for our clients every day. Job Summary: We are seeking a patient focused Per Diem IV Nurse Clinician. In this role, you provide and coordinate patient care to infusion patients at home or in an alternative setting.

Requirements

Current State of Maine RN License.
Current CPR certification.
Minimum of two years in an acute care setting.
Previous home care experience preferred, or at least one year of nursing experience within the past three years.
Strong knowledge of I.V. Therapy preferred.
Effective communication, teaching, and presenting skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous home care experience preferred
Strong knowledge of I.V. Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care in accordance with State laws, and Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care policies and procedures.
Perform clinical duties according to physician orders.
Communicate with the pharmacy manager, physician, and other health care members to ensure quality of patient care.
Participate in patient-related travel as necessary.
Educate patients, caregivers, referrals, home health agencies, etc., as appropriate.
Physical assessment
Psycho-social support
Specific nursing procedure
IV access and administration of medication
Therapeutic monitoring
Development and revision of Plan of Care
Patient/caregiver education
Coordination of related services