Role Description
Seeking a Nursing Role That Transforms Lives Beyond the Hospital Walls? Our home infusion nurses care for our specialty infusion patients 1:1 in the patient's home.
Medications you will infuse include:
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Immunoglobulin Therapy
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IV Antibiotics
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Enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition
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Anti-inflammatory Biologics
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Inotropes
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Clotting Factor and other specialty medications
Must be able to work in Bibb County and 3 additional counties. 20 hours per week plus 1 day of on call per month.
Responsibilities
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Assesses all patients assigned and establishes and implements the Plan of Care
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Adheres to policies and procedures addressing the scope of services outlined in both Infusion nursing services, pharmacy services and state laws and regulations
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Adheres to INS and IgNS standards of practice, CDC guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and code of ethics as defined by American Nurses Association
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Collaborates with pharmacy staff, sales partners, ordering provider and patient to develop and monitor goals of patients’ therapies
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Completes patient care documentation in place of service including patients’ home or AIS
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Manages vascular access devices, to include insertion of peripheral infusion devices and ability to draw labs via peripheral venipuncture
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Educates patients and caregivers
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Evaluates progress toward goals and makes recommendations to physicians for changes in the Plan of Care based on patients’ needs
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Coordinates nursing care with home health and other community agencies as indicated
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Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled per branch protocol
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Complete expense reports monthly tracking mileage and other miscellaneous incidental expenses
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Complete annual competencies and mandatory training within assigned due dates
Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
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Valid nursing license in state(s) of practice
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Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse
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Previous infusion and home health care experience preferred
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Extensive experience in IV therapy preferred
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Current CPR certification
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Flexible schedule with the availability to work a variety of shift models
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
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Must meet company standards for driving record as well as driver age requirement
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Percentage of Travel: 100%-Regular driving to patient’s homes for visits is required as part of this position
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To perform this role will require constantly sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping and typing on a keyboard with fingers. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs
Benefits
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401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
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Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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Employee Discounts