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NOW HIRING: Experienced Infusion RN – Watkinsville, GA
BrightStar Care | Skilled Nursing Opportunity
BrightStar Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized in-home infusion nursing care for a client in Watkinsville, Georgia. This case requires strong infusion skills, respiratory care awareness, and the ability to manage a prolonged infusion visit.
Case Details
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Location: Watkinsville, GA
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Start of Care (SOC): October 22, 2026
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Medication: Bivigam 60 g every 2 weeks via implanted port
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Additional Therapy: 4 hours of hydration
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Infusion Duration: Approximately 10–12 hours per treatment
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Schedule: Every two weeks, with the full infusion completed in one visit
Clinical Requirements
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Experience administering IVIG infusions
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Competency accessing and managing an implanted port using a Huber needle
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Ability to monitor the client throughout prolonged infusion and hydration therapy
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Experience recognizing and responding to infusion reactions and other complications
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Comfort providing care to a client who uses a ventilator with a custom-made mask and supplemental oxygen at 4–10 L/min
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Ability to monitor respiratory status and follow the established Plan of Care
Important Case Considerations
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The IVIG infusion must be completed in a single visit and cannot be split across two days due to a history of aseptic meningitis associated with a prior split-infusion attempt.
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The port remains accessed as part of the client's established treatment plan.
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The client receives palliative care, requiring compassionate, attentive, and patient-centered nursing support.
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