Job Posting for Home Infusion Nurse at Texas Nursing Services

JOB INFORMATION

The Home Infusion Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe administration of parenteral products along with professional nursing care for patients in their home.

Job Summary

The Home Infusion Nurse will work in order to provide a positive, safe, and professional patient care experience.

Is responsible for the quality and accuracy of services provided and will perform all tasks with the utmost care for the patient’s wellbeing.

Will thoroughly review patient orders, medications, and health records and will administer parenteral medications in accordance with the treatment plan.

Will need to assess and monitor a patient’s health status and must be able to detect changes in symptoms or health status and know when additional intervention is necessary.

Must thoroughly and accurately document all activities in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and will maintain ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations including.

Will have regular contact with patients and clinical staff and will always maintain a professional appearance and conduct.

Will report to the Clinical Director.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse – Infusion include, but are not limited to:
Provides friendly and professional service in person, over the phone and through written communications
Demonstrates empathy and understanding to establish a rapport with patients and caregivers
Initiates and maintains IV access for infusions
Safely and accurately administers medications, without errors, including oral, IM, SQ, and IV products
Performs ongoing patient assessments and notifies the supervising clinician of all abnormal findings
Uses technology to thoroughly document all patient care activities and interventions according to organizational policy and procedure
Performs phlebotomy procedures, when necessary
Accurately performs necessary nursing responsibilities including, but not limited to obtaining lab specimens, performing vital signs, and administering oxygen therapy
Demonstrates appropriate storage and handling of drug products as well as human specimens
Counsels/advises patients regarding symptom/side effect management during therapy and within the scope of practice
Teaches patients and family members regarding the treatment care plan and what to expect and thoroughly documents the teaching and response to teaching
Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals
Exhibits compassion and instills trust with patients and caregivers
Collects and records all patient data as required per the care plan and/or other protocol and analyzes patient trends and outcomes
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of medications and medication regimens
Obtains patient informed consent, when necessary
Demonstrates an organized and efficient prioritization of workload and responsibilities
Maintains a current knowledge of all equipment utilized and performs and/or oversees routine maintenance, calibration, and quality assurance of all equipment
Maintains professional conduct at all times
Actively participates with organizational quality and performance improvement efforts
Demonstrates a commitment toward exhibiting the organization’s core values and advancing the organization’s strategic goals
Performs all other duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and at least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse or recent graduate with prior experience as an IV Certified LVN/LPN with one-year professional nursing experience
Required license in Registered Nursing as granted by the state of Texas practice
Current CPR/BLS certification
Required license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice with access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of liability insurance
Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the ability to apply knowledge in the effective use of nursing technology tools to communicate and document care provided
Willing to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

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