What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Infusion Nurse position at Helga Healthcare?
§ Experience in home infusion of patients with chronic illnesses within the comfort of the patients' homes, Ambulatory Infusion Suites, and/or Clinics, and ability to work independently in the field.
§ Ability to provide patient education in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
§ Ability to Initiate, maintain, and discontinue peripheral IV lines.
§ Ability to access and deaccess Implanted Ports.
§ Ability to assess patient condition before, during, and after infusion therapies and utilizing critical thinking and nursing judgement skills.
§ Ability to effectively assess IV sites, Implanted Ports, and other Central lines for signs of infection, phlebitis, infiltration, and/or catheter dislodgement.
§ Ability to monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infusion reactions and overall response to infusion therapy.
§ Coordination with the patient, physician, pharmacist and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective continuity of patient care.
§ Providing telephonic and face-to-face patient educational services.
§ Keeping current regarding community health issues and regulations.
§ Coordinating lab draws and delivery per physician's plan of treatment.
§ Documenting all assessments and communications that pertains to patient care.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $42.00 - $46.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $42 - $46