What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infusion Nurse - Full Time - Worcester, MA position at PromptCare?

Job Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Promptcare is looking for an experienced and compassionate Infusion Nurse to join our team. As an Infusion Nurse, you will be responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients in their homes. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans and administering intravenous medications and treatments. You will also be responsible for educating patients and their families about home care, medications, and treatments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a dedication to providing the highest quality of care. If you are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Home Infusion Nurse, we would love to have you join our team. On-call requirements are based on region and state. To learn more about our company and services, please visit us at PromptCare In-home Respiratory and Infusion

Reporting to : Manager of Nursing

Job Type : Full-Time, day shifts, 40 hours per week w / on-call responsibilities

Location : Worcester, MA and surrounding area

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)

Job Responsibilities, Included But Not Limited To

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

Collaborate 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 triage 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 evenings hours are required

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, climbing and lifting and / or move 30 pounds or more.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Package

401(k) plan (discretionary)

Company Car Program

PTO - Vacation, Sick and Personal days, and paid holidays

Referral bonuses & Ticket Program

Lunch & Learn Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

The PromptCare Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status or any other characteristic or classification protected by State / Federal / Local laws. We foster a work environment in which diversity and inclusion are embraced, people are hired and advanced on their merits, and employees are treated with mutual respect and dignity.

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