What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infusion Therapy Nurse (FT, PT, or PRN) position at UI Community Homecare?
Join our compassionate team as an Infusion Nurse and make a difference!
We are currently accepting applications for Full-time, Part-time, or PRN
UI Community HomeCare is a full-service home infusion and medical equipment services provider.
Please visit our website at www.uicommunityhomecare.org for more information on our company and current job postings.
We offer a generous benefit package including; medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plan, generous PTO(Personal Time off) plan, paid holidays, life insurance, LTD, 401k plan, additional voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive infusion services in a Home Care environment using nursing processes and standards of care. This position works cooperatively with pharmacy and team members to establish priorities and goals of patient care while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in a Home Care setting.
Position Responsibilities
- Administer IV therapies to home care patients based on orders from physicians and other medical professionals.
- Admit patients to the University of Iowa HomeCare (UICH) services, handling all aspects of the admittance process.
- Perform patient visits according to the Plan of Care or as patient need dictates.
- Complete required patient care documentation, nursing plan of care, and reports.
- Coordinates the referral process for infusion therapy services with pharmacy and outside referral sources.
- Communicates regularly with the pharmacist regarding the specific instructions and needs of UICH patients.
- Perform case management activities for assigned patients.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of home infusion therapy education protocols and materials.
- Educates patients and families on therapies and services provided.
- Actively participates in UIHC quality assurance programs.
- Participates in nursing staff education and training programs and maintains skills for assessing, delivering, and teaching home infusion therapy patients according to UICH Policies and Procedures and industry standards.
- Responds to verbal and written communications, concerns, or complaints from home care patients, families, care teams, insurance companies, and contract vendors.
- Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
Desired Qualification & Experience
Physical Demands
UIHV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy(including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associated preferences.
Persons who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact UIHV at 319-688-6967.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification.
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