Home Infusion Registered Nurse

Description

The Home Infusion Registered Nurse's role involves delivering and coordinating patient care based on their care plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Organizing and managing care schedules.
• Ensuring physicians are updated on patient status, especially when there are changes in condition or deviations from the care plan.
• Conducting initial patient evaluations and assessments, and formulating a detailed care plan.
• Regularly revisiting and updating the patient’s condition and care needs, adjusting the care plan as necessary.
• Providing specialized nursing services that require significant expertise.
• Implementing preventative nursing measures.
• Documenting clinical progress and coordinating care, keeping the physician and other relevant parties informed of the patient's status and requirements.
• Offering guidance to patients and their families to address nursing and related needs.
• Demonstrating proficiency in patient care, adhering to professional standards and the state’s nursing practice guidelines.
• Leading case conferences and sharing patient care plans with team members.
• Continually assessing and reevaluating the necessity of services.
• Educating patients and providing relevant materials for their care.
• Participating in the Performance Improvement program as directed by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
• Attending educational programs and staff meetings related to job duties.
• Representing the agency professionally.
• Evaluating patient needs, executing care as per physician's orders, managing symptoms, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Creating and implementing patient care plans.
• Recording clinical and progress notes in patient charts.
• Setting up IV devices for patients.
• Administering prescribed medications.
• Conducting outpatient therapy infusions.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in patient conditions and informing the physician and other concerned parties.
• Assessing the needs of patients and their families and providing education and instructional materials.
• Following AIC's and the pharmacy’s patient care policies and procedures.
• Complying with state and federal regulations.
• Undertaking additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from a recognized nursing school.
• Possession of a current RN License in  Oklahoma .
• Must have a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Requires a valid driver's license in good standing, dependable transportation, and automobile insurance.
• A minimum of one year of nursing experience is mandatory.
• Preferably over two years of experience in Home Infusion and Infusion Center.
• Desirable experience includes working with IV Immunoglobulin and IV Biologics.
• Strong interpersonal and effective time management abilities.
• Organizational skills adequate for maintaining precise records.
• Competent in directing information to the correct healthcare professional.
• Computer proficiency, including word processing, effective internet use, and Outlook.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• A TB test conducted within the past year is necessary.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. Our organization values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other legally protected class.