Registered Nurse- Littleton, Lakewood, Aurora Colorado!
About The Position
Druid City Infusion, part of the Vital Care Infusion Services network, provides home and alternate-site infusion therapy for acute and chronic conditions. The Registered Nurse serves as a clinical resource for referral sources and community home health agencies regarding the pharmacy’s infusion therapies. In accordance with state licensure regulations, the nurse may provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of infusion therapy in collaboration with the registered pharmacist. The role includes patient education, physician follow-up, and coordination with pharmacy staff for scheduling and delivery. It may also involve advanced clinical procedures such as PICC line insertion when the nurse has appropriate qualifications. The position reports to the Nurse Manager and involves travel across multiple Colorado counties to provide care in patients’ homes.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Colorado.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an associate or bachelor's degree.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Clinical experience in a healthcare setting; infusion therapy experience is preferred.
- Experience in outpatient and home care settings across all age groups.
- Strong understanding of infusion therapy protocols and clinical processes.
- Background in nursing infusion, emergency medicine, vascular access, or home health.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, emergency response, and Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD).
- Ability to perform thorough assessments, administer treatments safely, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Excellent communication skills for patient education and team collaboration.
- Critical thinking and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments.
- Availability to work flexible PRN hours, including evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with patients, families, and care teams.
Responsibilities
- Travel throughout multiple Colorado counties to provide home administration of IV medications and therapies, including subcutaneous injections, while following aseptic protocols.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and respond appropriately.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Perform phlebotomy for laboratory testing.
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EHR systems.
- Educate patients and families about infusion therapies, side effects, and self-care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety.
- Provide support in emergency situations using sound clinical judgment.
- Provide clinical guidance to referral sources and community home health agencies regarding infusion therapies.
- Conduct patient assessments and plan, implement, and evaluate infusion therapy in collaboration with the registered pharmacist.
- Follow up with physicians and coordinate scheduling and delivery with pharmacy staff.
- Potentially perform advanced procedures such as PICC line insertion when appropriately qualified.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
