Home Infusion Nurse
Company: Texas Nursing Services
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: March 14, 2023
Job Description:
JOB INFORMATIONThe Home Infusion Registered Nurse is responsible
for providing the safe administration of parenteral products along
with professional nursing care for patients in their homes.JOB
SUMMARYThe Home Infusion Nurse will work in order to provide a
positive, safe, and professional patient care experience.Is
responsible for the quality and accuracy of services provided and
will perform all tasks with the utmost care for the patient's
wellbeing.Will thoroughly review patient orders, medications, and
health records and will administer parenteral medications in
accordance with the treatment plan.Will need to assess and monitor
a patient's health status and must be able to detect changes in
symptoms or health status and know when additional intervention is
necessary.Must thoroughly and accurately document all activities in
the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and will maintain
ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations.Will have
regular contact with patients and clinical staff and will always
maintain a professional appearance and conduct.Will report to the
Clinical Director.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse -
Infusion include, but are not limited to:
- --- Provides friendly and professional service in person, over
the phone, and through written communications
- --- Demonstrates empathy and understanding to establish a
rapport with patients and caregivers
- --- Initiates and maintains IV access for infusions
- --- Safely and accurately administers medications, without
errors, including oral, IM, SQ, and IV products
- --- Performs ongoing patient assessments and notifies the
supervising clinician of all abnormal findings
- --- Uses technology to thoroughly document all patient care
activities and interventions according to organizational policy and
procedure
- --- Performs phlebotomy procedures, when necessary
- --- Accurately performs necessary nursing responsibilities
including, but not limited to obtaining lab specimens, performing
vital signs, and administering oxygen therapy
- --- Demonstrates appropriate storage and handling of drug
products as well as human specimens
- --- Counsels/advises patients regarding symptom/side effect
management during therapy and within the scope of practice---
Teaches patients and family members regarding the treatment care
plan and what to expect and thoroughly documents the teaching and
response to teaching--- Communicates clearly and effectively with
patients, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals--- Exhibits
compassion and instills trust in patients and caregivers---
Collects and records all patient data as required per the care plan
and/or other protocol and analyzes patient trends and outcomes---
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor,
review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of medications
and medication regimens--- Obtains patient informed consent, when
necessary--- Demonstrates an organized and efficient prioritization
of workload and responsibilities--- Maintains a current knowledge
of all equipment utilized and performs and/or oversees routine
maintenance, calibration, and quality assurance of all equipment---
Maintains professional conduct at all times--- Actively
participates in organizational quality and performance improvement
efforts--- Demonstrates a commitment toward exhibiting the
organization's core values and advancing the organization's
strategic goals--- Performs all other duties as required and
assignedQUALIFICATIONS
- --- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and at least 1
year of experience as a registered nurse or recent graduate with
prior experience as an IV Certified LVN/LPN with one year of
professional nursing experience.
- --- Required license in Registered Nursing as granted by the
state of Texas practice.
- --- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- --- Required license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of
practice with access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of
liability insurance.
- --- Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software
applications with the ability to apply knowledge in the effective
use of nursing technology tools to communicate and document care
provided.
- --- Willing to travel up to 100% of the time for business
purposes.
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Keywords: Texas Nursing Services, Cheyenne , Home Infusion Nurse, Healthcare , Cheyenne, Wyoming
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