Job Summary
An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care to patients in the home or an alternate infusion site under close supervision, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Initiate, develop, and implement basic nursing plans of care, evaluating patient progress toward goals.
- Provide direct patient care by administering treatments, medications, and educating patients and caregivers.
- Modify treatment plans in response to changing patient status based on physician orders.
- Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit, and re‑evaluate through physical reassessment and response to therapy.
- Obtain and clarify physician orders, inform physicians promptly of significant changes, and provide written summary within supplemental order.
- Teach patients and families using patient‑centered approaches to achieve independence with prescribed therapy.
- Communicate effectively with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families to facilitate continuity of care.
- Prepare real‑time clinical documentation during visits and submit to the nursing department in compliance with billing timelines.
- Co‑ordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries, and report patient care needs upon transfer.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Utilize computer and automation technologies to validate orders, record care, and follow assigned visit schedules.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and emergencies.
- Maintain ethical and professional conduct, safeguard patient confidentiality, and adhere to HIPAA.
- Provide oversight of paraprofessionals and act as supervisor when needed.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences, precepting, training, and mentoring of other nurses.
- Support nursing department on‑call responsibilities, and perform other duties as directed.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
- 0–2 years of healthcare related experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Demonstrated competency in patient‑care standards and infusion skill sets.
- Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle with proof of liability insurance.
- Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds, walk, stand, crouch, kneel, and perform routine tasks.
Work Requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.
- Ability to work in various home environments, including exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous substances.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- myFlexPay program.
- Award and recognition programs.
Naven Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, providing employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.