Home Infusion Nurse (RN)

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Home Infusion Nurse (RN) to deliver in-home IV infusion therapy, educate patients, and coordinate care across North Kansas City and Springfield, MO. The role emphasizes clinical nursing and teaching, with collaboration among physicians, pharmacists, and care teams to ensure safe treatment and follow-up care.

Ideal candidates will have strong venous access skills, nursing licensure, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload in a

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Associate Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 2+ years vascular access or infusion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient clinical coordination across home, infusion clinic, and doctor offices.
• Educate patients prior to discharge on drugs and devices for safe home infusion.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs and status.
• Educate families on home infusion therapies and vascular access.
• Coordinate with pharmacists and care team on changes in patient condition.

Skills

Venous access

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Position Title: Home Infusion Nurse (RN) – Days, PRN, Southlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest: Positions available in North Kansas City, MO and Springfield, MO

A Home Infusion Field Nurse will provide clinical expertise, coordination of care, and education for patients, physicians, nursing agencies, pharmacists, insurance case managers, and hospital based case managers in order to enhance and facilitate patient care. The Home Infusion Field Nurse will be responsible to provide essential in-home IV infusion medical treatment, response management and follow up care to our clients after receiving a physician order for nursing services. The Home Infusion Field Nurse will administer and monitor patient in the home during treatment and provide the necessary education on treatment regimen, condition management and treatment self-administration when appropriate. This is a multi-faceted role of nurse and trainer; and the individual must be calm, profession with the ability and willingness to work with a wide range of personality types in a variety of environments.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provide patient clinical coordination in a variety of environments including home, hospital infusion clinic, and doctor offices.
• Initiate patient education prior to patient’s hospital discharge to provide initial patient teaching on drug, equipment, etc. to allow for a safe discharge home related to home infusion therapy.
• Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, etc.
• Evaluate the patient’s environment and educate family members in caring for the patient.
• Provide patient teaching and/or instructions of medication, disease process, use and maintenance of home infusion therapy and appropriate vascular access devices.
• Coordinate with pharmacists and others on the care team to address changes in patient condition or drug management issues.
• Document all interactions and communication with patients and their plan of treatment, assessment, treatments, and responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process and education in a timely manner.
• Complete training for new/specialty infusion therapies.
• Organize and manage a patient caseload.
• Demonstrate compliance with professional standards, regulations, policies and procedures along with accreditation standards.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to patient and care team requests.
• Understand and articulate the University of Kansas Health System’s scope of services.
• Participate in department on‑call responsibilities.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing (Preferred)
• Bachelor Degree Nursing, 2 or more years Vascular access or infusion experience, Home infusion experience

Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Multi‑State – State Board of Nursing Missouri & Kansas license
• KDADS: Health Occupations Credentialing – Criminal Record Check
• Unrestricted driver’s license in state of residence with access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of insurance.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license, Kansas Class C or equivalent.
• MVR results must be in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy.
• Candidate must have access to reliable, personal transportation.
• Vehicle must carry insurance with at least the minimum automobile liability insurance levels required by the state(s) of operation.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion – Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong venous access skills must be able to access peripheral veins.

Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: R-46671

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link: [e-mail].

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.