Home Infusion RN - PRN

Job Title: Infusion Registered Nurse-NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

General Role: The Infusion Nurse provides primary patient care for specifically assigned patients to include assessments, care planning, evaluation and education of patients receiving infusion therapy in accordance with a physician’s plan of care and best practices in the home setting. Works under the direct supervision of the nurse manager.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. 
• Use professional judgement to develop and individualize the plans of care and Physicians Plan of Treatment based on assessment of patient’s baseline needs and response to care.
• Provision of direct patient care: perform treatments, administer medications and educate patients and families/caregivers.
• Assess patient needs and physical status each skilled visit through health data assessment and patient interview. 
• Re-evaluate patient needs through physical assessment, response to therapy and any updated physician’s orders.  
• Informs pharmacy/physician of any changes in patient condition, response to care, progress etc. and documents accordingly. 
• Obtain and clarifies orders for Plan of Treatment revisions.
• Provide effective and safe teaching using patient centered care approach modifying teaching modalities to fit patient/ family learning style to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs providing for active participation per plan of treatment.
• Practice effective and timely communication with all members of the treatment team including clinical team, specialty pharmacy, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. 
• Complete clinical documentation in real-time during nursing visits following nursing standards of practice and apply approved abbreviations and documentation practices.
• Ensure notes are transmitted promptly to comply with established timeline for billing optimization.
• Coordinate discharge planning including but not limited to preparing discharge summaries with patient instructions.  Includes patient care needs, progress towards goals on summaries when transferring care.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to simple patient requests and/or to any adverse event or occurrence during patient visit.  Initiates emergency protocols as necessary.
• Work efficiently by utilizing all technologies available ensuring validation of Plan of Treatment orders, communication of patient care provided, and that assigned visit schedule is followed, and time reported.
• Observe ethical and legal guidelines for safeguarding confidentiality of patient and proprietary information including adherence to HIPPA regulation.
• Accept accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. 
• Attend and/or complete required training modules, in-services and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training and mentoring to other nurses for orientation during onboarding and supervisory activities/visits as assigned. 
• May actively participate in company PI/QI program and assist with chart audit functions as applicable.
• Perform other related duties as directed by nurse manager.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current active and unrestricted NYS registered nurse license
• At least 3-5 years of clinical experience working as an RN with direct infusion experience
• Current certification in Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Professionals

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of liability insurance with access to a vehicle for business travel.
• Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications.
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, healthcare team, physicians, administrators and others.
• Working knowledge of all infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the scope of practice of the registered nurse and ability to apply professional theory, practice and procedure demonstrating appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with a strong sense of responsibility and integrity.

Physical Demand Requirements:

• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Fine motor skills and visual acuity with ability to see up close and at a distance, ability to discern color and/or shades, peripheral vision and depth perception required with ability to adjust.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk, crouch, kneel, turn, pivot, balance, stoop, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and carry.
• Infusion RNs have a high likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials. Exposure to potentially hazardous substances is possible which could have possible effects on reproduction, possible injury from needles, other sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, secondhand smoke/vape and other environmental conditions in the home setting.
• Safety requirements must be followed including, but not limited to, closed toe shoes, facemask, gown, gloves, goggles when indicated and RN must have a functioning communication device in both routine and emergency situations.

Travel Requirements:

• Willing and able to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.