Home Infusion Nurse

HOPE At Home Health Care; Lincoln Park (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care agency is seeking an RN Infusion Field Nurse to provide professional nursing care for patients requiring intravenous treatment. This role involves administering therapeutic treatments, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and quality care. Ideal candidates will have an ADN or BSN and one year of Infusion therapy experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Infusion therapy experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Administers intravenous therapeutic treatments as directed by a physician.
• Develop care plans with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Monitor patients' IV lines and medication.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patient care skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

RN Infusion Field Nurse provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in need of intravenous treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Administers intravenous therapeutic treatments as directed by a physician
• Observes patient's IV treatment and documents observation in Kinnser
• Provides information to patients and families regarding intravenous treatment and procedure
• Develop care plans with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
• Perform blood transfusions, steroid infusions, intermittent chemotherapy infusions, electrolyte infusions, antibiotic infusions, and vitamin infusions
• Provide education on the possible adverse effects that may occur because of therapy
• Insert and maintain midlines or PICC lines
• Administer fluid therapy and medication
• Keep infection control and prevention a top priority
• Monitor patients' IV lines and medication
• Review pertinent lab data
• Collaborate and communicate with ordering doctor throughout therapy
• Perform line maintenance and troubleshooting
• Prevent and control infection by keeping a close watch on the insertion area

Qualifications:

• Hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university
• RN license
• 1 year of Infusion therapy experience and training
• Strong communication and patient care skills

HOPE At Home Health Care is a full service home care agency dedicated to helping people excel in the comfort of their home. We offer Medicare certified skilled services. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.