Home Infusion Nurse - Infusion
Company: Holy Redeemer Health System
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Home Infusion Nurse
Per Diem
12265 Townsend Road
Nursing RN/LPN
Day/Evening, On Call
SUMMARY OF JOB:
The Infusion Nurse collaborates with the members of the
interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care, in an
outpatient home setting. The infusion nurse is responsible for
patient education, administration of IV therapy, hydration and
other medications under the direction and supervision of a
physician. The nurse is responsible for assessing, prioritizing,
and monitoring of the patient under their care, and providing
education regarding therapy and treatment associated with specific
medications. The infusion nurse utilizes critical thinking skills
is assessing patient symptoms to determine appropriate education
and support. The infusion nurse works collaboratively with the
physician and pharmacist regarding dosage modifications, problems,
and symptom management, and is responsible for documentation of
nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication
administration in the patient record, as well as communicating all
pertinent information and any interventions to the physician and
care team, as appropriate. Patient care functions for the infusion
nurse also include the assessment of patient/family needs and
provision of teaching and other instructional material.
CONNECTING TO MISSION:
All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible
to perform their job in light of the Mission and Values of the
Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the
challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing
responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion,
Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and
Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and
in the services we provide.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:
* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current
licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
* Bachelor's Degree in nursing upon hire (or currently enrolled in
program)
* Two (2) years RN experience with infusion therapy or home health
experience
* Proficient or willing to learn peripheral IV placement and
phlebotomy
* Sound clinical knowledge, strong assessment skills
* Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, Effective Public
speaking and presentation skills required
* Proficient in use of personal computer programs and data
management programs
* Able to promote patient safety and a positive patient
experience
* Specialty certification preferred (ONC, or other related nursing
certifications)
* Ability to be on-call when scheduled
LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
* Registered licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
* Valid Driver's License, with insurance and in good standing
* BLS certification required
* Able to travel in service areas
* Ability to work independently in patient's homes
* Must be available for on-call
EOE
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