Nurse Clinician

Overview

Description As a Registered Home Infusion Nurse, you will provide 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 families about home care, medications, and treatments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a dedication to providing the highest quality of care.

On-call requirements are based on region and state.

Assistant Nurse Manager

Full-Time, Exempt

• Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of employment 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
• 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 IV therapies such as inotropes, intravenous immunoglobulin, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a major advantage

• Conduct initial nursing assessments and evaluations to qualify patients for appropriateness and safety of home infusion therapy and other needed 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’s compliance, competence, and tolerance to 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’s needs
• Coordinate patient’s 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 comorbidities
• Collaborate with the Pharmacist for clinical recommendations for a change to therapy or other supportive measures to enhance the patient’s response to therapy (infusion rate, pre-medications, supplies, etc.)
• Plan daily activities to maximize efficiency and time management
• 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 training policies
• Maintain knowledge of Prompt Care’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure they are applied consistently
• Maintain compliance to all applicable laws, regulations, and SOPs
• Deliver a “white glove” service mindset to patients and family members
• Submit expense reports for travel in a timely manner
• Project a positive attitude with patients and family members and participate in Prompt Care’s activities
• Per Diem/Part-time Registered Nurses may be asked to provide nursing services on short notice; every effort will be made to provide notice when 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. The role is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, climbing, maneuvering in small areas, and frequently lifting and/or moving 30 pounds or more.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Package
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous PTO:
  Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Days, and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance:
  Standard coverage with optional enhancements
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Free counseling and coaching sessions
• Emotiona…