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 coordinating care with patients and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the nursing process to schedule nursing visits.
• Coordinates SOC and ongoing nursing visits and confirms scheduled visits with both patient and Nursing Agency/RN.
• Sends schedule to team members and follows up on and enters Therapy Admin reports.
• Reviews nurses' notes for content and accuracy, ensuring necessary information is included.
• Communicates with families, supervisors, and field personnel about patient issues and needs.
• Communicates problems and reportable situations to referring MD and appropriate MD office administrator.
• Performs computer functions, including input, reports, searches, and schedules.
• Communicates patient/employee information to answering services when necessary.
• Coordinates staffing in a timely manner while adhering to 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.
• Works in patients’ place of residence and drives as assigned within 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 location denoted in posting.
• 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 ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Basic level skill 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.
• RN license in other states.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and judgment to utilize the nursing process to schedule nursing visits.
• Coordinates SOC and ongoing nursing visits and confirms scheduled visits with both patient and Nursing Agency/RN.
• Sends schedule to team members and follows up on and enters Therapy Admin reports.
• Reviews nurses' notes for content and accuracy, ensuring necessary information is included.
• Communicates with families, supervisors, and field personnel about patient issues and needs.
• Communicates problems and reportable situations to referring MD and appropriate MD office administrator.
• Performs computer functions, including input, reports, searches, and schedules.
• Communicates patient/employee information to answering services when necessary.
• Coordinates staffing in a timely manner while adhering to 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.
• Works in patients’ place of residence and drives as assigned within state.
• Teaches patients and caregivers to perform and monitor administration of Home Infusion as prescribed.

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• 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.
• Able to work independently and on a team.
• Able to teach patients how to properly care for their IV or PICC line and communicate clearly while giving instructions.
• Able to 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

The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the LUX Infusion Talent Team at Careers@LUXInfusion.com or 954.385.7322 x 1425.

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, work collaboratively with a “stacked-hands” mindset, and maintain a consistent focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

General Information

• This 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.