Home Health Infusion Registered Nurse

About the Role

Pentec Health is hiring a Home Health Infusion Registered Nurse in the Eugene/Portland/Salem, OR area. This full-time, permanent position allows you to maintain your own schedule to meet patient needs while traveling within the area (possibly up to 200 miles). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of patients with implanted drug delivery devices through comprehensive patient assessments, nursing interventions, pump refills, dose adjustments, and patient education.
• Provide nursing care primarily in patients' homes, reviewing and adapting care to facilitate mutually agreed-upon goals.
• Responsible for all elements of the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation for each patient.
• Assist with telephonic and supportive nursing needs of the department and act as a resource for referral sources, patients, and the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with prescribing providers, patients, and caregivers to ensure orders are received, appropriate, and actionable.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with state, HIPAA, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Educate patients and caregivers on a healthy lifestyle, promote informed decisions, and tailor education to meet healthcare literacy needs.
• Promote integrative care techniques to assist patients with symptom management and improve quality of life.
• Perform other job duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• RN licensure with the ability to become licensed in another state.
• 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• ICU/ER/OR and/or home care experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Skills

• Strong clinical background with the ability to differentiate between standard and urgent responses and quickly assess/react to changes in patient conditions.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent customer service and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, be resourceful, and proactively solve problems.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, smartphones, and tablets.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform one-person CPR continuously according to American Heart/Red Cross standards.
• Frequently required to travel via car, train, or plane; stand, sit, walk, see, hear; use hands and fingers regularly; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Pay

Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000 annually. Actual pay will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits

Pentec Health offers a comprehensive compensation and full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, paid holidays, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.