RN Specialty Home Infusion Nurse

Elevance Health • Plano, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, CarelonRx (formerly IngenioRx) leverages the power of new technologies and a strong, clinical-first lens, to deliver member-centered lasting pharmacy care. LOCATION: This is a field role in the Dallas area providing home infusion services to our members. HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 PM, CST. TRAVEL: Travel within your assigned area is required. When you are not in the field, you will work virtually from your home. This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The RN Specialty Home Infusion Nurse is responsible for coordinating and performing infusion nursing care for patients in the home setting. Completes patient assessments, patient/caregiver teaching, development and revision of the plan of care, implementation of physician orders, monitoring patient response, response to emergency patient needs and psychosocial support. Follows company policies and procedures as well as INS standards of practice, OSHA guidelines, State Nurse Practice Act and state board laws/guidelines. Provides pre-discharge patient assessments in the hospital or clinic setting, when appropriate. Completes all required patient care documentation and reports accurately. Submits all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner. Communicates to supervisor, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate, any changes in the patient’s condition. May have on call responsibility as assigned to provide 24 hour availability and provides these services in accordance with established protocols. Utilizes universal precaution when working in potentially hazardous situations (e.g. handling of blood and body fluids). May participate in the orientation of other nurses as requested. Provided educational programs or visits to referrals sources, as requested.

Requirements

• Requires AS in nursing and minimum of 2 years of clinical experience or home health experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current unrestricted RN license from the state of Texas required.
• Satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position and Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver.

Nice To Haves

• Infusion nursing experience in a clinical or home setting is very strongly preferred.
• BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers skilled nursing care
• Participates in educating patients and caregivers home medical management
• Provides leadership by working cooperatively to establish priorities and goals of patient care
• Completes patient assessments, patient/caregiver teaching, development and revision of the plan of care, implementation of physician orders, monitoring patient response, response to emergency patient needs and psychosocial support
• Follows company policies and procedures as well as INS standards of practice, OSHA guidelines, State Nurse Practice Act and state board laws/guidelines
• Provides pre-discharge patient assessments in the hospital or clinic setting, when appropriate
• Completes all required patient care documentation and reports accurately
• Submits all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner
• Communicates to supervisor, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate, any changes in the patient’s condition
• May have on call responsibility as assigned to provide 24 hour availability and provides these services in accordance with established protocols
• Utilizes universal precaution when working in potentially hazardous situations (e.g. handling of blood and body fluids)
• May participate in the orientation of other nurses as requested
• Provided educational programs or visits to referrals sources, as requested

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees