RN - Registered Nurse Home Infusion - Community Based

Geisinger; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN for a community-based role in Home Infusion Pharmacy. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through infusion services. You will be responsible for assessing patients, providing education on therapy, and collaborating with healthcare teams. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive environment, this role allows you to leverage your nursing skills while enjoying a competitive benefits package. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving health and wellness in the community.

Benefits

Full benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with contributions

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program with financial incentives

Family-friendly support

Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required.
• Experience in home infusion or home health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides infusion nursing services to patients as prescribed.
• Assesses, plans, and teaches patients about infusion therapy.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Health Information Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Assessment And Care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Community Health Services & Sleep Disorder Center

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker’s Hospital Review, we’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.

Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Join us in this community-based RN role in Home Infusion Pharmacy to strengthen that impact.

Job Duties:

The RN in Infusion Pharmacy provides infusion nursing services to patients as prescribed by their physician. Assess, plan and teach patients from a broad age range and diverse backgrounds about the infusion, the therapy and the equipment required to provide infusion services.

At least (3) years of RN work is experience is required. Experience in home infusion or home health/care experience, and pediatrics is preferred. Past experience in an autonomous health care work environment is helpful.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Hours can vary based on patient need.

This position requires travel to patients' home. This role is community based, and travel will be in your own vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed. This position covers Schuylkill County and lower Luzerne County PA.

• Works with a variety of referral sources.
• Obtains information from referral sources necessary to process the referral including but not limited to demographics, patient specific information including past medical and surgical history, height and weight.
• Performs the necessary tasks to initiate and provide prescribed therapy for the patient, including but not limited to scheduling of appointments, ordering of supplies and medication and communicating with other departments.
• Obtains any other needed information from sources i.e. ordering physician's office, patient, etc.
• in order to provide the therapy to the patient.
• Verifies all information received utilizing Geisinger's electronic medical record and interviewing client.
• Communicates referral information both verbally and electronically to the appropriate departments and outside agencies as appropriate and necessary for care.
• Develops and maintains a plan of care based on the patient's current needs in relation to the ordered therapy and provides education to the patient and caregiver for the prescribed therapy and vascular access device.
• Performs an assessment of the patient including the venous system.
• Communicates any concerns with the physician.
• Prepares medications for infusion using aseptic technique, according to the manufacture's recommendation and policy and procedures.
• Performs peripheral venipunctures, midline, and PICC insertions only after training has been completed and a competency has been established.
• Provides care and maintenance of vascular access devices for patients in accordance with approved procedures and standards of care.
• Performs peripheral venipuncture for labs as required.
• Collaborates with the pharmacist and ordering physician for reporting of the patient's progress, response and tolerance of therapy.
• Verifies that consent and necessary paperwork is in place for therapy as required.
• Verifies prior authorizations are obtained and in place prior to administration of therapy.
• Verifies required procedures and labs are completed and results are reviewed by the ordering physician prior to administration of the therapy.
• Ensures that pumps and other equipment are maintained and inspected as per protocol and accrediting body standards.

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Position Details:

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Health Information Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Assessment And Care, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.