Home Infusion Nurse

About the role

LUX Infusion is seeking a Part-Time Per Diem Infusion Nurse to provide home-based infusion care. The role involves inserting, monitoring, and removing IVs, administering medications, and managing patient care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and organize nursing visits according to prescriptions and protocols
• Coordinate and confirm scheduled visits with patients and nursing agencies
• Enter and review therapy admin reports and communicate with relevant parties
• Document nursing care and patient-related activities accurately
• Communicate with patients, supervisors, and field personnel about treatment issues
• Follow up on problems and reportable situations to referring doctors and administrators
• Communicate patient and employee information to answering services as needed
• Perform computer functions including input, reports, searches, and schedules
• Insert intravenous cannulas, administer prescribed solutions, and monitor infusion sites
• Prepare clinical records, care plans, and progress notes for each visit
• Work in patients' homes and drive 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 multi-tasking
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to travel and provide customer service

Qualifications Preferred

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

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to schedule nursing visits
• Coordinate and confirm scheduled visits with patients and nursing agencies
• Enter and review therapy admin reports and communicate with relevant parties
• Document nursing care and patient-related activities accurately
• Communicate with patients, supervisors, and field personnel about treatment issues
• Report problems and reportable situations to referring doctors and administrators
• Communicate patient and employee information to answering services as needed
• Perform computer functions including input, reports, searches, and schedules
• Insert intravenous cannulas, administer prescribed solutions, and monitor infusion sites
• Prepare clinical records, care plans, and progress notes for each visit
• Work in patients' homes and drive as assigned within the state
• Teach patients and caregivers how to properly care for their IV or PICC line
• Communicate with patients clearly while giving instructions
• Work under high levels of stress and handle critical situations in the home

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, or sit
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb stairs
• Balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Adjust focus

Pay Range/Rate

$45 - $60 USD

Physical Requirements

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Other Requirements

• Participate in annual legal and ethical compliance training
• Achieve and maintain 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