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 in an alternate infusion site, to ensure patient safety with continuity and compliance under a physician’s plan of care. Works under very close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. Job Responsibilities Initiates, develops, and implements basic nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress towards goals. Participates in the provision of direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families/caregivers. Modifies plan of treatment in response to changing patient status based on physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals. Assesses patient needs and physical status at each visit through health data access and patient interview. Re‑evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient’s condition, and provides written summary to physician within supplemental order. Provides effective and safe teaching using a patient‑centered care approach for patient and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals. Effectively and timely communicates with Naven Health’s Clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepares clinical documentation in real‑time during visits and submits to the nursing department to comply with established timelines for billing optimization. Completes all documentation legibly and applies approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per Naven Health’s policy. Under close supervision, coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions and thoroughly reports patient care needs, progress and goals when transferring care. Demonstrates compliance with agency operations, Naven Health’s policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations/guidelines, and accreditation standards. Maximizes work efficiency through the use of computers and other automation technologies to validate plan of treatment orders, communicates patient care provided, and follows assigned visit schedule. Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests. Initiates emergency procedures as necessary. Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Follows established programs and practices within policies and procedures reflective of Naven Health’s mission, values, and objectives. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Naven Health information including adherence to HIPAA regulations. Speaks knowledgeably about Naven Health’s scope of services and effectively instructs patients about related plan of care. Attends and completes required training modules, in‑services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure for demonstrated knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in the home and/or alternate care settings. Effectively provides 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 in accordance with state and federal regulations. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, onboarding and supervisory activities as assigned. Participates in nursing on‑call responsibilities as applicable. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and Experience Requirements Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice. Minimum of 0‑2 years of infusion nursing experience required. Current CPR certification required. Required licensure to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice with access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of liability insurance. Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the ability to self‑evaluate for annual appraisal and jointly set professional growth goals with nurse manager. Physical Demand Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (maximum lifting of 75 pounds). Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demands may involve walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Fine motor skills and visual acuity required by this job include ability to see up close and from a distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Team members in this job classification have the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials. Possible exposure to hazardous substances with possible effect on reproduction, injury from needles, other sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, secondhand smoke/vape and unpredictable home environments. Safety requirements include closed‑toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves and functioning device for communication in both 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. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $38.84–$64.72 per hour. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match. myFlexPay. Award/Recognition Programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Naven Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Naven Health is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Naven Health will consider for employment qualified applicants who are protected veterans or members of the disabled community as defined by federal statutes, unless the condition poses a danger or constitutes a direct threat to the health or physical safety of the applicant or other employees. The Applicant shall report to Human Resources an existing disability that requires a reasonable accommodation. The company will provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Aţi license of Naven Health: Naven Health code. Naven Health embraces a commitment to creating a welcoming work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr