What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Registered Nurse - Infusion position at Geisinger?
You'll primarily work office based with some requirements for on-site work. You'll coordinate patient discharges from the hospital to home infusion settings and support ongoing patient care in both home and infusion suite environments.
At least three (3) years of RN work experience is required.
Case management experience, RN Home Health and IV therapy experience is preferred.
A typical schedule is part time, 20 hours weekly, 8:30 am to 5 pm, with rotating weekends, holidays, and some call
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance .
Qualifications:
Home Infusion Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering comprehensive infusion therapy services in both home, suite, and other clinical settings. This role involves managing referrals, verifying clinical and administrative requirements, and providing direct patient care, education, and case management. The nurse collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care throughout the continuum.
- Coordinate intake and referral processes, verifying demographics, clinical history, authorizations, and consents.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on thorough patient assessments, including venous system evaluation.
- Prepare and administer infusion medications using aseptic technique; perform vascular access procedures and lab draws.
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapy protocols, equipment use, and vascular access care.
- Monitor therapy progress, adjust care plans, and communicate with providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Coordinate care and communicate effectively with providers, pharmacists, internal departments, and external healthcare teams to ensure continuity and quality care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and ensure compliance with clinical protocols and accrediting standards.
- Respond to patient and caregiver concerns, escalating issues appropriately to ensure resolution.
- Participate in the development of infusion protocols, patient education materials, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supports 24/7 care coverage through participation in on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays.
- Collect and analyze clinical data to inform care decisions and contribute to the evaluation of advanced care models.
- Travel to patient homes and clinical sites to deliver infusion therapy, provide infusion related patient care, and perform patient teaching/assessments.
- Provide clinical oversight and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses, ensuring adherence to care standards and supporting professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.