Home Infusion RN

Infusion Ventures; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Infusion Ventures in Scranton, PA seeks an experienced Infusion Nurse with 3+ years of nursing practice and excellent IV skills to manage home infusion therapies. You will assess patients, administer IVIG and other therapies, and ensure safety under physician orders.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work independently in home care, proficient EHR documentation, and collaboration with physicians and pharmacists to tailor care plans.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the United States.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience.
• Excellent IV skills and ability to work with patients.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Proficient in EHR documentation.
• Able to work independently and in home care.
• CRNI certification a plus.
• Pediatrics and adult medical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer infusion therapies per physician orders and protocols.
• Assess and monitor patients during infusions for safety and efficacy.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, side effects and self-care.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to plan care.
• Provide comprehensive patient assessments including physical and psychosocial factors.
• Document care activities, plans and outcomes promptly and accurately.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current.

Skills

Nursing experience

IV skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Independent/home care work

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Pediatrics experience

Adult medical care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CRNI certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

• A minimum of 3 years nursing experience is required.
• Excellent IV skills and a passion for working with patients.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a home care setting.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• Candidates must have excellent IV skills and enjoy working with patients.
• Successful candidates will likely develop a steady caseload of grateful and satisfied patients.
• Previous experience in critical care areas preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in hospital infusion therapy, home infusion therapy preferred.
• Certification in infusion therapy (CRNI) is a plus.
• Preferred area of expertise to include pediatrics and adult medical care.

Responsibilities

• Administer infusion therapies, including IVIG, monoclonal antibodies, enzyme replacement, and clotting factor, following physician orders and established protocols.
• Assess and monitor patients during infusion therapy to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Educate patients and their families on infusion therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Provide comprehensive patient assessments, including physical and psychosocial factors, to tailor care to individual needs.
• Document patient care activities, treatment plans, and outcomes promptly and accurately.
• Participate in continuous professional development to stay abreast of industry trends, guidelines, and best practices.