Full Time Home Infusion Nurse

Job Summary An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care to patients in the home or an alternate infusion site, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care under a physician's plan of care. The role is performed under close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. Responsibilities Initiate, develop, and implement basic nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress toward goals. Participate in direct patient care, performing treatments, administering medications, and educating patients and families or caregivers. Modify the plan of treatment in response to changing patient status based on physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals. Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit through health data access and patient interview. Re‑evaluate patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions, inform physicians promptly of significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries within supplemental orders. Provide effective and safe teaching using a patient‑centered care approach to help patients and families achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs. Communicate effectively and timely with Naven Health’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families or caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepare clinical documentation in real‑time during visits and submit to the nursing department, complying with established timelines for billing optimization. Complete all documentation legibly and apply approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per Naven Health’s policy. Under close supervision, coordinate discharge planning and prepare discharge summaries with patient instructions, thoroughly reporting patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care. Demonstrate compliance with agency operations, Naven Health’s policies and procedures, professional standards, and local, state, federal regulations and accreditation standards. Maximize work efficiency through the use of computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders and communicate provided care, and follow the assigned visit schedule. Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests. Initiate emergency procedures as necessary. Accept accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Follow established programs and practices within policies and procedures that reflect Naven Health’s mission, values, and objectives. Observe legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Naven Health information, including adherence to HIPAA regulations. Speak knowledgeably about Naven Health’s scope of services and effectively instruct patients on related care plans. Attend to and complete required training modules, in‑services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure for care and management of patients in the home and/or alternate settings. Effectively provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and may act as the supervisor in the absence of the supervisor or nurse manager as applicable. Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned. Participate in nursing on‑call responsibilities as applicable. Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor. Qualifications Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice. Minimum of 0‑2 years of infusion nursing experience. Current CPR certification. Demonstrated competency in patient care standards for safe delivery of services and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs. Advanced certification and training as applicable. Required licensure to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice with access to a vehicle for business travel and proof of liability insurance. Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications, with the ability for self‑evaluation for annual appraisal. Physical Demand Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (maximum 75 pounds). May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demands include walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. Fine motor skills and visual acuity required. Team members may be exposed to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles, sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments. Safety requirements include closed‑toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves and functioning communication devices for routine and emergency situations. Travel Requirements Willing to travel 100% of the time for business purposes. Preferred Qualifications & Interests Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. 1 year of previous experience as an RN in a home health or acute care setting. 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