PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Columbus, OH

26d•$39 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care to patients in their homes or alternate infusion sites. The nurse supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under very close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes delivering and monitoring infusion treatments, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating care, and completing clinical documentation. The position requires business travel, including travel to patients’ homes and alternate care settings.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
Minimum of 0–2 years of infusion nursing experience.
Current CPR certification; an in-person class is required by company policy.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards and infusion skills applicable to agency programs and service needs.
Required licensure to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice, access to a vehicle for business travel, and proof of liability insurance.
Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications, with the ability to use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care.
Ability to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform physical activities including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity, including near and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to meet safety requirements, including use of closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
One year of previous RN experience in a home health or acute care setting.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement basic nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to changing patient status based on physician orders.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit; reassess needs and response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes, and provide written summaries to physicians as required.
Teach patients and families or caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines, following documentation and error-correction policies.
Under close supervision, coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report care needs, progress, and goals during transfer of care.
Follow agency operations and policies, professional standards, applicable laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain Naven Health’s scope of services and instruct patients about their plan of care.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting; may act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager as applicable under regulations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring to nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing on-call responsibilities as applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.