Infusion Registered Nurse

Full Job Description

We need a Registered Nurse who wants to focus on patient care. Every patient is valuable to us and we want to ensure they receive the best care. Being able to spend the appropriate time with each patient allows us to treat the patient which aides in their recovery. As an Infusion Registered nurse, you will administer intravenous hydration therapy, antibiotics, as well as various immune therapies. The infusion RN will also maintain vascular access devices, collect and monitor lab work, provide wound vacuum dressing change care, and manage and maintain the patient's plan of care.

This will give you time with the patient to better assess and educate that will aide in their health. You will be assessing/administering patients either in their homes or in our ambulatory infusion suite. You’ll be expected to document all interactions and communication with patients including assessments, treatments, responses, disease progression, etc.

As our RN your job coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in the patients care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of care by planning and exchanging information with physician, pharmacist, patient, and family.

• Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy.
• Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs.
• Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders.
• Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals involved in care.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines, as indicated by patient's assessed need.
• Plots patient encounters for the episode and determines needed RN encounters based on patient's needs and regulations.
• Instructs and supervises the patient's family|caregiver in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
• Maintains a current and accurate patient medication profile.
• After start of care (SOC) assessment, reports the status of the patient, assessed needs, and plan of care overview to the team leader on same day (or by next business day if after hours).
• Observes, records and reports to the physician and/or Director of Nursing (DON) the patient's signs and symptoms, response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition, as appropriate. Ensures adequate communication with the DON when physician follow-up is needed.
• Communicates changes in visit assignments, dates of scheduled visits, and schedule changes to scheduler and Patient Care Manger to ensure patient needs are met.
• Facilitates hand-off communication to RN and PCM who will cover patients in their absence, prior to scheduled days off.
• Performs regular and supervisory visits according to the plan of care and submits complete visit notes within 24 hours of completion visit.
• Directly and/or indirectly supervises care provided by the home health aides and licensed practical vocational nurses, provides instruction as appropriate, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel as assigned.
• Participates in the performance improvement plan and process to ensure positive patient outcomes.

License Requirements

• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Company vehicle if preferred over mileage reimbursement

What you must have :
Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
High School Diploma or GED
Strong IV insertion skills
Valid driver’s license
Willingness to travel within an assigned geographic area
Ability to work 4-5 weekdays each week, as well as the ability to do occasional evening or weekend patient visits as needed.
Flexibility to work alternate shifts on short notice and be on call for field visits as determined by business need
Adequate home internet access and phone service will be required in this role

Your Benefits as an Eppy’s IV Infusion Nurse (RN) :
Hourly Pay
Mileage reimbursement
Bonus incentive pay
Tuition Assistance
401K with Company Match
Paid Time Off

Dental & Vision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $27 - $33