Home Infusion Registered Nurse

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, educate (patient, family, caregivers when needed), and administer direct patient care for infusion and related therapies. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct skilled nursing services to patients according to Physician orders, policies & procedures, and in accordance with RN scope of practice.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for contacting patients, family members, physicians, pharmacies, or emergency medical services as needed. The Registered Nurse is also responsible for adhering to the policies and procedures of Integrated Home Infusions, infusion industry standards, and all applicable OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

This position includes a current pediatric home infusion assignment involving a 11-year-old male patient who is hyperactive and requires skilled nursing supervision during extended infusion therapy. The patient's infusion cycle is 2 Consecutive days every 4 weeks, with each infusion lasting more than 10 hours per day.

The nurse will be responsible for providing appropriate nursing assessments, monitoring the patient throughout the extended infusion, administering IV therapy as ordered, maintaining patient safety, and providing education and support to the patient and parent/guardian.

Pediatric experience and the ability to work comfortably with an active adolescent patient are preferred for this particular assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assure quality care by adhering to the Policy & Procedures of Integrated Home Infusions and infusion industry standards.
• Perform nursing assessments before, during, and after infusion therapy as appropriate.
• Administer IV infusion therapies according to Physician orders.
• Closely monitor patients during extended infusion periods and report any changes in condition or concerns appropriately.
• Provide care education to patients, parents/guardians, and caregivers in person or over the phone.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, family members, and other members of the healthcare team as needed.
• Provide safe and professional nursing care in the patient's home.
• Adhere to compliance guidelines throughout all processes, including OSHA, FDA, and HIPAA requirements.
• Provide patient and family education regarding infusion therapy and medication administration as directed.

Requirements

• Active CPR Certificate.
• Nursing Diploma or degree from an Accredited Nursing Program.
• State-issued or approved-for-use active Registered Nurse license.
• NJ RN License without any sanctions or restrictions.
• Proof of immunization records, including Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B.
• Proof of a negative PPD or QuantiFERON upon hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience placing Peripheral IVs and performing nursing assessments.
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Home infusion experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor and manage extended infusion therapy lasting 11+ hours per day.
• Ability to work independently in a patient's home and maintain a safe, professional environment.
• A minimum availability of one day per week, which may include weekdays, weekends, daytime, and evenings.
• Working laptop with available hard-drive space for downloads and all applicable updates.

Current Pediatric Assignment

• Patient: 11-year-old male
• Patient needs: Extended home infusion therapy; patient is hyperactive and requires a nurse who is comfortable working with an active adolescent.
• Infusion schedule: 2 consecutive days every 4 weeks
• Infusion duration: More than 10 hours each day
• Location: Patient's home
• Care provided: Nursing assessments, IV/infusion administration and monitoring, documentation, patient/parent education, and communication with the healthcare team as needed.

This is a home infusion nursing position, and nurses may be assigned to additional patients and infusion therapies throughout the North Jersey area.

Availability

• Days
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Extended shifts based on patient infusion schedules

Rates

• $40/hour during training
• $45–$50/hour based on experience

Job Type

Per-Diem

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Lakewood, NJ 08701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lakewood, NJ 08701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person