Infusion Nurse (Homecare), Full-Time

  • Prompt Care Companies Inc
  • Davenport, IA
  • time-alarm-solid 02-11-2024

Job Description

Join our compassionate homecare team as an Infusion Nurse, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care to patients in the comfort of their homes. With your expertise in administering medications, managing intravenous lines, and monitoring patient responses, you will be a cornerstone in transforming the patient experience. Embrace the opportunity to provide one-on-one care, educate patients and their families, and ensure the highest quality of life for those under your care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a dedication to providing the highest quality of care.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts initial nursing assessments and evaluations to qualify patients for appropriateness and safety of home infusion therapy, along with any other needed specialized nursing care
  • Trains patients and/or caregivers in all procedures and equipment
  • Develops and revises, when necessary, the patient's plan of care with the patient, family, Pharmacist, and physician
  • Visits all assigned patients as ordered, and documents patient's compliance, competence, and tolerance to benefits of prescribed therapy, interventions
  • Provides direct patient care as ordered and allowed by state law
  • Assumes on-call responsibility as assigned on a routine basis
  • Inventories patient supplies and informs pharmacy of patient's needs
  • Coordinates patient's care with other homecare agencies as necessary
  • Counsel patients on therapy management, side effects, and other pertinent issues relative to the patient's disease/condition and other concerns based on manufacturer guidelines and comorbidities
  • Collaborates with the Pharmacist for clinical recommendations for a change to therapy or other supportive measures to enhance the patient's response to therapy, as appropriate (infusion rate, pre-medications, supplies, etc.)
  • Plans daily events to be as efficient as possible with time management (e.g., minimizes travel time by planning routes ahead of time)
  • Submits professional nursing notes for each patient visit into our enterprise system immediately following each IV therapy session
  • Properly triages problems in the field in accordance with company standards and other verbal and written training policies
  • Maintains strong knowledge of PromptCare's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensures that they are applied consistently
  • Maintains compliance to all applicable laws, regulations, and SOPs always
  • Conducts activities with a mindset of delivering white glove service to the patients and family members
  • Submits expense reports for travel at least once monthly and in a timely manner
  • Projects a positive attitude always with patients and family members and gets involved in PromptCare's employee activities
  • Per Diem/Part-time Registered Nurses are expected to make every attempt to provide nursing services for PC per request. This request may be made on short notice, but PC will make every effort to provide as much notice as possible
  • Hours may vary due to the nature of home infusion; weekend and evening hours are required
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Must be a Registered Nurse in the state inquiring of employment and in good standing
  • Must have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • CPR Certification
  • Knowledge of PIV, Mid-Line, PICC Line, Tunneled Catheters, and Ports
  • At least 2 years' experience as a home infusion nurse, or equivalent experience working in another field-based home nursing organization, is required
  • ED experience preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency in IV insertion, vascular access devices, and infusion pumps
  • Specific training and/or certification as a heart failure nurse is highly desirable
  • Strong pediatric peripheral IV skills preferred
  • Certified Nurse Infusionist (CRNI) preferred
  • Experience with the following IV therapies is a major advantage: inotropes, intravenous immunoglobulin, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Package
  • 401(k) plan (discretionary)
  • Company Car Program
  • PTO - Vacation, Sick and Personal days, and paid holidays
  • Referral bonuses & Discount Ticket Program
  • Lunch & Learn Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program