Home Infusion Nurse - PT or PRN (Alexandria, VA)

Infusion Nurse

Perform infusion nursing related procedures within patient homes and ambulatory infusion center environments in compliance with regulatory and industry standards and organizational policies and procedures. Maintains current standards of nursing care in providing care to infusion therapy patients. Uses the nursing process when providing care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Knowledgeable of current infusion therapy clinical issues and standards and incorporates them into daily practice. Maintains adequate documentation of the care provided to the patient, as well as of the communication with other members of the patient's health care team. Acts as a resource and consultant to prescribers, referral sources, and patients on the proper use of administrative equipment, venous catheters, and administrative supplies. Provides patient education as required incorporating principles of adult learning, and company patient education materials and teaching checklists. Coordinates with the pharmacy staff on issues of patient care, (care planning), drug delivery, and clinical assessment. Participates in the franchise performance improvement committee, and offers suggestions and assistance towards the continuous quality improvement of services offered to consumers. Completes assigned paperwork/documentation as directed in a timely manner. Good interactive skills with employees, referral sources, physicians and consumers. Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing. A minimum of three (3) years clinical experience a minimum of one (1) year experience in acute care or alternate site IV therapy. Valid driver's license with good driving record. Preferred, IV certification (i.e., CRNI) or other infusion-related certification.