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Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of home health care and IV therapy
• Care of peripheral and central lines
• Knowledge of Infusion therapy Modalities including infusion pumps
• Experience in the following skill sets recommended: PORT care; Central line care; Starting Peripheral IV, Venipuncture, Foley Catheter Care, Wound care, Wound Vac application, Ostomy care, Pleurx, Medication and Disease Process teaching.
• Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects and potential toxicities
• Ability to set priorities and organize work
• Proficient computer skills in Windows, EMR and other related software
• Exceptional standards of patient care and communication
• Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure
• Continuous education of developments in field of nursing and infusion therapy
• Meets State Board of Nursing, Health and Rehabilitative Services and accreditation agency’s requirements

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to plan and provide patient/family care. This includes assessing and evaluating needs and implementing effective care plans which are kept up to date, evaluated and documented.
• Coordinate patient care activities and maintain communication with other disciplines including nursing agency, pharmacist, and physician.
• Educate the patient/family about the patient’s care needs and disease prevention.
• Teach and Train patient/ cg modalities of treatment
• Follow appropriate infection control measures.
• Maintain accurate and timely records according to policies and procedures.
• Adhere to ethical nursing standards.
• Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures.
• Participates and takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with active license by the state of Florida (REQUIRED)
• Minimum of One year Home Health Experience (REQUIRED)
• At least 2 years of recent medical surgical or critical care experience
• CRNI credential is a plus but not required
• Current CPR certification (REQUIRED)
• Valid Florida driver’s license, active automobile insurance and reliable vehicle
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite and medical charting