PRN Home Infusion Nurse

Naven Health•Rutland, VT

90d•$39 - $65

About The Position

Naven Health is a nationwide home infusion nursing network and clinical platform with more than 1,600 team members, including more than 1,500 nurses. It provides specialized infusion care in patients’ homes and alternate infusion sites, along with clinical trial services and programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care in a patient’s home or an alternate infusion site, promoting safety, continuity, and compliance with the physician’s plan of care. The nurse works under close direct supervision and carries out nursing assessments, treatments, medication administration, patient and caregiver education, care coordination, documentation, and discharge planning. The position requires travel for business purposes and participation in on-call responsibilities as applicable.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
0–2 years of infusion nursing experience required.
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 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.
Willingness to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to use required protective equipment, including 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 progress toward goals and adjust treatment in response to patient status and physician orders.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patient needs and physical status during each visit; reassess needs and response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
Teach patients and 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 support continuity of care.
Complete clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines, following documentation and confidentiality policies.
Coordinate discharge planning under close supervision, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and 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 in accordance 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 and, when applicable, act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager in accordance with 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.