Home Health Infusion Nurse/RN

Fairview Health Services; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking an in-home Infusion Nurse to provide IV infusion therapy, nursing care, and patient education in home settings. The role requires independent work, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will deliver care delegated by physicians, coordinate with the care team, educate patients on self-administration, and participate in discharge planning across homes, infusion suites, and hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must hold MN RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Proficient with computer applications (EMR, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care and infusion therapy as ordered by physician in patient homes and other settings.
• Assess health status, document in clinical records, and communicate with care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on self-administration, storage, and safety.
• Coordinate discharge planning with physician and care team.
• Provide care in homes, infusion suites, and hospitals as needed.
• Support timely communication with Nursing Leadership and scheduling.

Skills

EMR knowledge

Outlook

Driver's license

Automobile insurance

Education

MN Registered Nurse (RN) License

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Overview

The primary function of the Fairview 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

RN Infusion Pharmacy Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing


• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing or equivalent similar health related field


• 1 year previous home care/home infusion therapy experience


• Experience with pediatrics, geriatrics and oncology patients


• Certification in infusion therapy, oncology or critical care

Benefit Overview

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 foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team 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 Statement

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

$100,068.80- $144,539.20 Annual