Special Programs Infusion Nurse, Naven Health

Naven Health•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Special Programs Nurse is a licensed clinician who coordinates and provides skilled nursing care in patients’ homes or alternate treatment sites. The role facilitates care for Special Programs and occasionally cares for patients outside those program guidelines, ensuring patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with the physician’s plan of care. The nurse works under the direct supervision of the designated Nurse Manager and completes nursing tasks to meet program requirements. The nurse delivers care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsibilities include coordinating and providing patient care in accordance with physician orders and clinical practice standards, promoting effective care delivery and desirable patient outcomes, and completing other duties as requested. The role requires business travel 100% of the time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Active and unrestricted registered nurse license.
At least 5 years of nursing experience.
At least 3 years of experience in specialty therapies.
Current Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Professionals.
Strong written communication skills.
Strong clinical background with direct knowledge of infusion therapies.
Ability to demonstrate value through initiatives.
Competency in and knowledge of INS standards for safe service delivery, along with vascular access skills applicable to Naven Health programs and service needs.
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques for administering routine and special patient treatments.
Valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and access to a vehicle for business travel.
Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software, with ability to learn and use nursing technology tools for communication and care documentation.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, healthcare teams, physicians, administrators, and others.
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
Knowledge of registered nurse scope of practice and ability to apply professional theory, practice, procedures, and the nursing process.
Ability to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds; fine motor skills and visual acuity are required.
Ability to stand for long periods and walk, crouch, kneel, turn, pivot, balance, stoop, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull, and carry.
Follow safety requirements, including use of appropriate protective equipment and having a functioning communication device in routine and emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
CRNI, IgCN, or OCN certification.
Current multi-state nursing license.

Responsibilities

Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care using the nursing process, physician orders, and established policies and procedures.
Develop and individualize plans of care and physician treatment plans based on patient assessments, baseline needs, and response to care.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medication administration, and education for patients and caregivers.
Assess patients’ needs and physical status at each visit using health data and patient interviews; reassess needs and response to therapy as appropriate.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, request plan-of-treatment revisions, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians.
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, complete it legibly and according to policy, and submit and transmit notes within established timelines.
Under close supervision, coordinate discharge planning and prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, including care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Respond to patient requests and adverse events during visits and initiate emergency protocols when necessary.
Use available automated technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, follow assigned visit schedules, and report time.
Safeguard confidential patient and proprietary company information, follow HIPAA requirements, and maintain ethical and professional conduct.
Attend or complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring to nurses during onboarding and assigned supervisory activities or visits.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.