Registered Nurse- Home Health Infusions- PRN

Caring For All•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN), Home Infusion provides skilled professional nursing care to patients receiving non-chemotherapy specialty infusion therapies in the home. The RN uses clinical expertise in vascular access management, infusion therapy administration, patient assessment, and education to support safe, high-quality care. The role follows physician orders, organizational policies, the state Nurse Practice Act, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, while promoting optimal patient outcomes through clinical excellence, education, collaboration, and adherence to safety and infection prevention standards. The RN conducts patient assessments, develops and updates plans of care with providers and the interdisciplinary team, administers prescribed infusion therapies, manages vascular access devices, and monitors for treatment complications. The RN educates patients and caregivers, evaluates the home environment, documents care, and participates in quality and safety activities. The position requires independent work in varied home settings, and participation in an on-call rotation and after-hours support as required. Benefits include paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) with match; tuition assistance; membership reimbursements; referral bonuses; and more.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current BLS certification.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in vascular access and infusion therapy techniques.
Ability to work independently in varied home environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong documentation and electronic medical record proficiency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Physical ability to lift and transport equipment and supplies weighing 25–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments, including head-to-toe and therapy-specific assessments, and assess whether patients are appropriate for home infusion therapy.
Evaluate and document pain, symptoms, and response to treatment; interpret clinical data; evaluate outcomes; and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
Develop, implement, and update plans of care in collaboration with ordering providers and the interdisciplinary team.
Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and access, de-access, and maintain central venous access devices, including PICC lines, midlines, implanted ports, and tunneled and non-tunneled catheters.
Perform sterile central-line dressing changes in accordance with evidence-based standards.
Administer prescribed infusion therapies, including IV antibiotics, biologic agents, IVIG, hydration therapy, and TPN as applicable.
Monitor for and manage infusion-related complications, including hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis, extravasation, occlusions, and line infections; initiate emergency interventions per protocol and notify providers as appropriate.
Maintain infusion nursing competency consistent with Infusion Nurses Society standards.
Educate patients and caregivers on medications and side effects, aseptic technique, line flushing and maintenance, infusion pump operation, medication storage and handling, and symptoms requiring medical attention.
Assess caregiver competency before independent administration, develop individualized teaching plans, and evaluate learning effectiveness.
Assess home safety and suitability for therapy; ensure appropriate medication and biohazardous-waste storage, handling, and disposal; and follow infection prevention, sharps safety, and bloodborne-pathogen precautions.
Complete timely, accurate documentation of assessments, infusion times, medication verification, patient response and tolerance, and adverse events in accordance with applicable requirements.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities and report incidents, adverse drug events, and safety concerns according to policy.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members; demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for individual patient needs.
Maintain required competencies and current knowledge of medications and infusion therapies, and participate in continuing education.
Work independently in the home setting while demonstrating flexibility and organization; participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.