Home Health Infusion Nurse

Job Overview

The primary function of the Home Health Infusion Nurse is to provide exceptional in-home IV infusion therapy, nursing care, and response management. In addition, the Home Health Infusion Nurse will administer and monitor patients in the home during treatment and provide the necessary education on treatment regimen, condition management and treatment self-administration when appropriate. Requires the ability to work independently, be detail oriented and to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

• Deliver care as delegated by physician, providing accurate and clinically appropriate infusion therapy assessments and interventions for all therapies, access devices and disease processes; assessing patient for health status changes, support systems and home environment, updating the care team and documenting in clinical record as indicated.
• Partner with the patient, family and care team in developing and implementing plan of care with specific goals under the direction of the physician. Initiate and coordinate care conferences with the participation of all members of the care team as needed.
• Provide education and support to patients and caregivers that enable them to safely and effectively self-administer medications and solutions. This includes storage, aseptic technique, equipment use, side effects and potential complications.
• Coordinate the discharge of patients when goals are met with the physician and other disciplines to achieve an orderly transition for the patient/family.
• Provide patient clinical care and coordination in a variety of environments including patient s home, infusion suites and hospital.
• Train patients in the self-administration of treatments and how to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse physical reactions to treatments.
• Maintain open communication with Charge Nurse, Nursing Leadership, Staffing Coordinator and other team members regarding scheduling, patient assignments and clinical matters
• Coordinate with Pharmacy team, and/or Nursing Leaders to address changes in patient condition or drug management issues.
• Document all interactions and communication with patients, plan of treatment, assessment, treatments, patient responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process, and training activities in a timely manner using company issued tools

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science Nursing or equivalent similar health related field
• 2 years recent nursing experience. Preferably in Skilled Homecare, Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery, Infusion Center, Oncology or Med/Surg
• Knowledge of computer applications in order to perform job duties: EMR, Outlook, etc.
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
• Drivers License
• Current and adequate automobile insurance policy
• Oncology and chemotherapy administration experience required.

• 1 year previous home care/home infusion therapy experience
• Experience with pediatrics, geriatrics and oncology patients
• Certification in infusion therapy, oncology or critical care

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./noncontract

An individual s pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status