Nurse Clinician; Jackson, MS

Description

As a Registered Home Infusion Nurse, you will be responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients in their homes. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans and administer intravenous medications and treatments. You will educate patients and their families about home care, medications, and treatments. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a dedication to providing the highest quality of care.

On-call requirements are based on region and state.

Reporting to: Assistant Nurse Manager

Job Location: Jackson, MS

• Must be a Registered Nurse in the state in which employment is sought and in good standing
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• CPR Certification
• Knowledge of PIV, Mid-Line, PICC Line, Tunneled Catheters, and Ports
• At least 2 years’ experience as a home infusion nurse, or equivalent experience working in another field-based home nursing organization, is required
• ED experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in IV insertion, vascular access devices, and infusion pumps
• Specific training and/or certification as a heart failure nurse is highly desirable
• Strong pediatric peripheral IV skills preferred
• Certified Nurse Infusionist (CRNI) preferred
• Experience with the following IV therapies is a major advantage: inotropes, intravenous immunoglobulin, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).

• Conduct initial nursing assessments and evaluations to qualify patients for home infusion therapy and any other required specialized nursing care.
• Train patients and/or caregivers in all procedures and equipment.
• Develop and revise, when necessary, the patient’s plan of care with the patient, family, pharmacist, and physician.
• Visit all assigned patients as ordered and document patient compliance, competence, and tolerance to the benefits of prescribed therapy and interventions.
• Provide direct patient care as ordered and allowed by state law.
• Assume on-call responsibility as assigned on a routine basis.
• Inventory patient supplies and inform pharmacy of patient needs.
• Coordinate patient care with other homecare agencies as necessary.
• Counsel patients on therapy management, side effects, and other pertinent issues related to the patient’s disease/condition and other concerns based on manufacturer guidelines and comorbidities.
• Collaborate with the pharmacist for clinical recommendations to change therapy or provide supportive measures to enhance the patient’s response to therapy, as appropriate (infusion rate, pre-medications, supplies, etc.).
• Plan daily events efficiently with time management (e.g., minimize travel time by planning routes ahead of time).
• Submit professional nursing notes for each patient visit into the enterprise system immediately following each IV therapy session.
• Properly triage problems in the field in accordance with company standards and other verbal and written training policies.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Prompt Care’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure they are applied consistently.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and SOPs at all times.
• Conduct activities with a mindset of delivering “white glove” service to patients and family members.
• Submit expense reports for travel at least once monthly and in a timely manner.
• Project a positive attitude at all times with patients and family members and participate in Prompt Care’s employee activities.
• Per Diem/Part-time Registered Nurses are expected to make every attempt to provide nursing services for Prompt Care as requested; requests may be made on short notice, but Prompt Care will attempt to provide as much notice as possible.
• Hours may vary due to the nature of home infusion; weekend and evening hours are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to communicate verbally and listen attentively. This position is highly active…