Home Infusion Per Diem RN - Southern NJ Counties

Provides direct and indirect patient care services in accordance with the policies and procedures of Parkway Pharmacy, the state’s professional standards and regulatory entities. The Registered Nurse is responsible for establishing and implementing nursing care plan, educating patients/caregivers, provide home infusion nursing services and evaluate progress towards goals.

Ø Perform the initial patient evaluation visit and assess the patient’s physical and emotional status, home environment and safety factors

Ø Provide skilled nursing care to patients and appropriate instructions to patients and their families that include education regarding IV medication, side effects and care and maintenance of IV lines according to Parkway policy, procedure and physicians’ orders.

Ø Educates and counsels the client/family regarding IV therapy procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the client’s condition.

o Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate

Ø Maintains accurate and concise written clinical records for each patient according to agency procedure. Such records must reflect all care given to the patient and all teaching and /or supervision given during each visit. Records must also note any change in the patient’s condition, family or home situation, discharge planning, team conference and communication with physician.

o Submit accurate documentation within 96 hours of visit.

Ø Identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and drug interactions.

Ø Follows infection control and safety measures in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Ø Informs the patient’s physician and the clinical supervisor/pharmacist of all pertinent information concerning the patient’s condition and response to treatment, change in status and need for other team involvement.

Ø Cooperate and complies with all pertinent state and local agency regulations governing home health care.

Ø Responsible for following all policies and procedures of the agency regarding service delivery, documentation and care coordination.

Ø Cognizant of problems that may develop during the treatment and therapy. Know the appropriate treatment and act calmly and appropriately in a crisis situation and educate the patient /caregiver accordingly.

Ø Participates in the agency’s quality improvement program.

Ø Participates in discharge planning.

Ø Maintains patient confidentiality per home health care agency policies and procedures.

Ø Maintains good working relationship and open line of communication among appropriate personnel of Parkway.

Ø During Supervisory visits, exhibits full compliance and verbalizes knowledge of agency policies including but not limited to client education, infection control and management of hazardous waste.

Ø Acknowledges and understands that:

o It is policy of the company that field staff is not to utilize the cell phones while driving

o If the employee deems it necessary to call the office to address patient and other issues relating to agency work the employee is to “pull over and park the car” in a safe area (not the side of the road) and make the call.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ø Work requires strong knowledge of clinical nursing standards and state practice guideline.

Ø Demonstrated Clinical Nursing knowledge and skills. Must have the ability to think strategically and able to work independently.

Ø Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with patients.

Ø Able to assess client’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client’s requirement relative to their age-specific needs.

Ø Requires excellent organizational, critical thinking and interpersonal Skills

Ø Utilizes listening skills that indicate understanding and promotes accurate interpretation of others’ concerns, motivation and feelings

Ø Demonstrated competence in written, oral and electronic Communication skills

Ø Recognizes the influences of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and accepts strengths and limitations of others

Ø Recognizes when others need of assistance via information, direction, physical support and consistently offers and provides help.

Ø Works towards resolution of interpersonal conflicts as they arise.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Graduate of an approved nursing program.

· Active and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of new jersey and other states as required.

· Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required that contributes to proficiency in infusion therapy (such as medical surgical unit, ER department, ICU, post-anesthesia care unit, or similar setting).

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal along with strong interpersonal skills.

· Willing and able to work independently in home or alternate – site settings

· Possesses and maintains current CPR/ BLS certifications from American Heart Association.

· Possesses and maintains a current drivers license in good standing.

· Possesses and maintains auto and liability insurance

· Possesses and maintains a car in good working order.

· Experience administering infusion therapy in home or alternate -site setting preferred.

· Must be knowledgeable of the Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards of practice, policies and procedures.

· Must be knowledgeable of HIPPAA patient privacy and data security requirements, OSHA employee protection regulations, and ACHC standards for home health and home infusion pharmacy (or other relevant accrediting organizations).

· Complies with company policies including employee handbook, quality improvement and safety guidelines.

· Proficient with Microsoft office.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS/TEAMWORK:

Ø Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with supervisors, co-workers and other employees so that productivity and positive employee relations are maximized.

Ø Exhibits a positive attitude toward the organization, his/her job and others.

Ø Shows respect and concern for others by dealing with people in a compassionate, sensitive and responsive manner.

Ø Promotes change and is proactive in suggesting change and alternate ways of doing things.

Ø Acknowledge effects of words and actions on others.

Ø Respects the confidentiality of others.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ø Ability to travel independently to patients’ home to perform nursing skills.

Ø Frequently required to operate a motor vehicle to perform patient visits.

Ø Consistently communicates and converses verbally and with leadership, employees, patients and clients to exchange accurate information.

Ø Consistently operates a computer /phone and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer in order to enter , transcribe, record, store or maintain information in written or electronic forms in order to manage patient care.

Ø Regularly lifts, carries, moves and positions objects weighing up to 20 lbs. to transport supplies.

Ø Regularly lifts, moves, and positions patients of various weights from newborn to geriatric.

Ø Continually uses visual and hearing to assess patients.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ABOUT PARKWAY PHARMACY

Parkway Pharmacy is a leading regional provider of specialty pharmacy services, located in Howell, New Jersey. Parkway Pharmacy offers a broad range of healthcare products and services for individuals with chronic health conditions, such as Crohns Disease, Hepatitis C, Oncology, IVIG and Generalized Immune Disorders, Transplant and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Parkway Pharmacy provides comprehensive patient management services including clinical case management programs, counseling, education, outcomes measurement, verification of Medical and Prescription Benefits, prior authorization initiation and reimbursement services.

Parkway Pharmacy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of the company’s employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home Infusion Nursing : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ Registered Nursing license (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road