Home Infusion Nurse

About the role

LUX Infusion is seeking a Part-Time Per Diem Infusion Nurse to provide home infusion care. The role involves inserting, monitoring, and removing IVs, administering medications, and managing patient care. The schedule is per diem, and the location is in the Jackson, Wyoming area.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the nursing process to schedule nursing visits and confirm scheduled visits with patients and nursing agencies.
• Coordinates SOC and ongoing nursing visits and sends the schedule via email to team members.
• Enters Therapy Admin reports and emails them to the relevant team members.
• Reviews nurses' notes for completeness and accuracy, ensuring necessary information is included.
• Communicates with families, supervisors, and field personnel about patient issues and needs.
• Communicates patient and employee information to answering services as needed.
• Communicates with referring doctors and MD offices as necessary.
• Coordinates staffing in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality and ethics.
• Inserts intravenous cannulas, administers prescribed intravenous solutions, and monitors infusion sites.
• Prepares clinical records, care plans, and progress notes for each patient visit.
• Coordinates patient visit schedules and phone calls.
• Works in patients' homes and drives as assigned within the state.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• IV certification and experience in central line care and management.
• Current state RN license in the designated location.
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience.
• Valid state driver's license.
• CPR certification.
• Experience in home care, critical care, emergency nursing, AIC, or hospital discharge planning.
• Some experience in staffing and multitasking.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel to see patients in homes and other health care facilities.
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• RN license in another state.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the nursing process to schedule nursing visits and confirm scheduled visits with patients and nursing agencies.
• Coordinates SOC and ongoing nursing visits and sends the schedule via email to team members.
• Enters Therapy Admin reports and emails them to the relevant team members.
• Reviews nurses' notes for completeness and accuracy, ensuring necessary information is included.
• Communicates with families, supervisors, and field personnel about patient issues and needs.
• Communicates patient and employee information to answering services as needed.
• Communicates with referring doctors and MD offices as necessary.
• Coordinates staffing in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality and ethics.
• Inserts intravenous cannulas, administers prescribed intravenous solutions, and monitors infusion sites.
• Prepares clinical records, care plans, and progress notes for each patient visit.
• Coordinates patient visit schedules and phone calls.
• Works in patients' homes and drives as assigned within the state.

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Show scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if needed.
• Show careful attention to detail.
• Perform related duties as requested.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and audits as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Provides professional nursing care within the department.
• Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
• Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care.
• Determines priorities of care based on physical, psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
• Communicates regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology results of diagnostic studies.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Has excellent customer service skills.
• Develops caring relationships with patients and treats them with respect and empathy.
• Has medical-surgical experience or knowledge in phlebotomy and venous access.
• Can work independently and on a team.
• Teaches patients how to properly care for their IV or PICC line and communicates clearly while giving instructions.
• Can work under high levels of stress and handle critical situations in the home.
• Become proficient in all programs necessary for execution.

Pay Range/Rate

$45 - $60 USD

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, or sit.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb stairs.
• Balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk or hear.

Other Requirements

• Participate annually in required legal and ethical compliance training.
• Act in compliance with LUX Infusion’s legal, ethical, and compliance policies.
• Adhere to all standards and procedures outlined in the LUX Infusion Compliance Manual.
• Refrain from any behavior that could be considered unethical or unlawful.

Expectations for All Employees

• Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by demonstrating integrity, dedication, compassion, and enthusiasm.
• Place patients first and work collaboratively with a “stacked-hands” mindset.
• Maintain a consistent focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

General Information

• The role operates in a fast-paced environment and requires the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple tasks effectively, and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Employees in this position may be required to assist directly or coordinate appropriate assistance to ensure access to LUX Infusion’s services for individuals with disabilities, including patients, visitors, employees, or others.
• LUX Infusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.