Home Infusion RN (Pediatric/Behavioral Health Focus)

Dynamic Access; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in home infusion therapy as a Home Infusion RN, focusing on pediatric and adolescent patients with behavioral health needs. This role involves administering infusion therapies and educating families while ensuring personalized patient care in various settings, including homes and clinics.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience, particularly in pediatric and adolescent care.
• Behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer infusion therapies to pediatric patients.
• Educate patients and families on infusion procedures.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for care coordination.

Skills

Excellent IV skills

Strong clinical assessment

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to connect with patients

Education

Current and valid RN license

Minimum 3 years nursing experience

Certification in infusion therapy (CRNI) is a plus

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR)

Job description

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Job Description: Home Infusion Registered Nurse (Pediatric/Adolescent and Behavioral Health Focus)

Purpose Statement Home infusion therapy (HIT) is a method of administering infusion therapy directly in a patient's home as well as in other settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. The versatility of HIT provides patients with more autonomy over their care. The role of a Home Infusion RN involves delivering excellent patient care, with a specialized focus on pediatric and adolescent patients, including those with behavioral health needs. This position caters to these specific patient populations, providing them with the necessary treatment. As a Home Infusion RN, your primary responsibility is infusion therapy involving a variety of treatments, including but not limited to IVIG, monoclonal antibodies, enzyme replacement, clotting factor, and other agents using various methods of administration. This job requires a blend of clinical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and compassionate care tailored to pediatric, adolescent, and behavioral health patients. This position reports to the Area Director of Infusion Services.

Required Education And Experience

• Current and valid RN license.
• A minimum of 3 years nursing experience, with specific experience in pediatric and adolescent care.
• Behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent IV skills and a passion for working with pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to connect with pediatric, adolescent, and behavioral health patients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a home care setting.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• 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, adolescent, and behavioral health care.
  
  

Responsibilities Clinical Care

• Administer infusion therapies, including IVIG, monoclonal antibodies, enzyme replacement, and clotting factor, following physician orders and established protocols, specifically for pediatric and adolescent patients, including those with behavioral health needs.
• Assess and monitor patients during infusion therapy to ensure safety and efficacy, with attention to the unique needs of pediatric, adolescent, and behavioral health patients.
  
  

Patient Education

• Educate patients and their families on infusion therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care practices, using age-appropriate and behavioral health-sensitive communication.
  
  

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to pediatric, adolescent, and behavioral health patients.
• Provide comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and behavioral factors, to tailor care to individual needs.
  
  

Documentation

• Document patient care activities, treatment plans, and outcomes promptly and accurately.
  
  

Professional Development

• Participate in continuous professional development to stay abreast of industry trends, guidelines, and best practices, particularly in pediatric, adolescent, and behavioral health care.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Environment

• This position travels to the patient’s home or other clinical settings as needed.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities during the day, evening, weekends, and holidays per individual employee agreement.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Infusion RNs have a high likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Exposure to potentially hazardous substances is possible which could have possible effects on reproduction. Possible injury from needles, other sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, secondhand smoke/vape, and other home environmental conditions.
• Safety requirements must be followed including, but not limited to, closed-toe shoes, facemask, gown, gloves, and goggles when indicated and RN must have a functioning communication device in both routine and emergencies.
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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