What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach/Home Infusion RN Coordinator position at Hemophilia Outreach of WI Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :Job Title : Outreach Nurse Coordinator
Position Full-time - 40 hrs / weekly
Wage Type : Non-Exempt
Reports To : CEO
Position Purpose :
The Outreach Nurse Coordinator provides quality nursing care and education to clients and families of the Hemophilia Outreach Center as well as educate the surrounding community on bleeding disorders. The Outreach Nurse Coordinator is responsible for patients ongoing assessment, placing, monitoring and assessing intravenous systems, medications and / or products. Utilizing physicians and NP orders and professional skills, the Outreach Nurse Coordinator develops and implements a plan that meets each clients specific needs and is in compliance with the accreditation agency, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines as well as the Hemophilia Outreach Center's policies and procedures.
Education / Criteria :
Graduate of accredited nursing program with Associate Degree, or BSN. The Outreach Nurse Coordinator must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Wisconsin or reciprocal state. Must have and maintain CPR for healthcare provider certification.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- At least 3 years of general nursing experience required
- Previous home care experience preferred but not necessary
- Phlebotomy and venipuncture experience, preferably expertise, necessary
- Providing infusion education and nursing care in patient homes
- Nursing assessments including physical assessment skills
- Telephone triage of patients
- Treatment planning : writing, implementing, maintaining, updating
- Coordination of Care : acts as a liaison between the Center, physicians, hospitals and other outside sources. Communicates and advocates in the best interest of the patient.
- Clinic services : Provides patient care on a scheduled and walk-in basis, prepares and coordinates comprehensive clinic with other team members
- Phlebotomy, venipuncture and infusions
- On-call care
- Some pharmacy-type duties including the dispense and administration of bleeding disorder medications.
- Ability to chart thoroughly
- Assist with clinical studies including blood draws, study forms and data entry
- Provide education regarding bleeding disorders to patients, families and community members including medical staff, schools and daycares as needed / requested
Expectations :
Needs to be self-motivated and able to complete work independently. Also needs to work cooperatively with others, including staff physicians, in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Strong organizational and professional communication skills are necessary.
Responsibilities / Duties :
Patient Care
Physical Requirements :
Standing, walking, reaching, and sitting. Fine motor skills including, but not limited to, fine finger movements and manipulation of equipment. Occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending. Excellent hearing and ability to see objects closely.
Working Conditions :
Primary site of work is the Center during business hours and patient homes, care facilities, assisted living facilities, etc. Travel within the community and surrounding area is expected and may entail overnight travel as needed. Some HOC events may be on weekends or evenings. Flexible hours for on-call are necessary. Exposure to blood and / or other body fluids with patients known to have or are at risk for HIV and / or Hepatitis is expected.
Travel :
Some additional travel may be expected per discretion and approval from the CEO if there is a need and appropriateness to attend a meeting, seminar, training session, etc.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :
This is a full-time position that involved entering patient personal living spaces and in a health care facility open 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday except for holidays recognized by the Hemophilia Outreach Center. Expected hours for this position are 8 : 00am until 4 : 30pm. Some additional hours are possible on an as needed basis depending on schedule of events, operational demand, and / or patient demand.