What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Infusion Nurse - Per Diem position at AmeriPharma?
Job Summary
AmeriPharma is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with expertise in home infusion therapy to join our team. This role combines infusion therapy and patient education, providing both in-home care and valuable support to patients undergoing treatments such as TPN, IVIG, and IV biologics.
TheRN will be responsible for providing telephone and in-person advice and education to patients. This role requires offering interventions, counseling, and support services that require significant nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills in psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the RN will make decisions based on their education, nursing experience, and clinical guidelines, ensuring optimal compliance and persistence in home infusion programs.
Scheduled Details
- Per Diem, Flexible Hours
- Independent Contractor
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct in-home infusion therapy visits with patients.
- Document patient interventions in both clinical and non-clinical records consistently.
- Act as a clinical resource, working collaboratively with other pharmacy departments.
- Maintain knowledge of drug side effects and interactions.
- Offer telephone and in-person patient education on therapy protocols, drug side effects, and home infusion procedures.
- During initial and ongoing consultations, serve as a patient liaison between the patient, their family, and the pharmacy to ensure a seamless therapy process.
- Implement the patient care, compliance, and persistence program as required.
- Conduct patient care evaluations.
- Perform comprehensive, initial head-to-toe assessments for home health patients and their families to identify home care needs.
- Use health assessment data, input from the agency team, the physician, patient, and family to determine patient needs.
- Manage patient and family expectations regarding services, outcomes, and discharge goals.
- Establish primary and secondary diagnoses based on patient assessment and home health care focus.
- Develop care plans with skilled interventions, medical supplies, and necessary services to meet goals.
- Regularly evaluate patient progress, in collaboration with team members, and revise care plans as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in home infusion and infusion centers.
- Experience with IV Immunoglobulins and IV Biologics.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current RN state license.
- Effective interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational ability to maintain consistently accurate records.
- Ability to direct information to the appropriate healthcare provider.
- Proficient in computer skills, including word processing, and efficient use of the internet and email.
- Current CPR certification, health certificate, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Experience:
- Home Infusion: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN state license (Required)
Location:
- Los Angeles County, CA (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $55 - $65
