Home Infusion Nurse

About the role

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

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 via email to team members.
• Follows up on and enters Therapy Admin reports and emails to team involved.
• Reviews nurses' notes for content and accuracy.
• Communicates with families, supervisors, and field personnel regarding problems and special needs.
• Communicates all problems and reportable situations to the 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, medications; monitors & maintains infusion sites & system; evaluates responses to prescribed therapy.
• Teaches patients & caregivers to perform & monitor administration of Home Infusion as prescribed.
• Prepares clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient visit.
• Works in patients’ place of residence.
• Drives as assigned within state.

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• IV certification & experience in central line care and management required.
• Current state RN license in location denoted in posting required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Home care, critical care, emergency nursing, AIC or hospital discharge planning experience preferred.
• Some experience in staffing and ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 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 preferred.
• RN license in other states preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the basic knowledge and judgment to utilize the nursing process to schedule nursing visits in accordance with RX’s and established protocols.
• Coordinates SOC and ongoing nursing visits and confirms scheduled visits with both patient and Nursing Agency/RN.
• Sends schedule via email to team members.
• Follows up on and enters Therapy Admin reports and emails to team involved.
• Reviews nurses' notes for content and accuracy.
• Communicates regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology results of diagnostic studies.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• 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, medications; monitors & maintains infusion sites & system; evaluates responses to prescribed therapy.
• Teaches patients & caregivers to perform & monitor administration of Home Infusion as prescribed.
• Prepares clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient visit.
• Works in patients’ place of residence.
• Drives as assigned within state.

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Scheduling flexibility and ability to work extra hours if needed.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Participation 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 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.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to develop caring relationships with patients and treat them with respect and empathy.
• Possesses medical-surgical experience or knowledge in phlebotomy and venous access.
• Able to work independently, as well as on a team.
• Able to teach patients how to properly care for their IV or PICC line and communicate clearly while giving instructions.
• Ability to work under high levels of stress, handle critical situations in the home.
• Communication Skills: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Computer Skills.

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

• Participates annually in required legal and ethical compliance training.
• Consistently acts in compliance with LUX Infusion’s legal, ethical, and compliance policies.
• Adheres to all standards and procedures outlined in the LUX Infusion Compliance Manual.
• Refrains from any behavior that could be considered unethical or unlawful.

Expectations for All Employees

All LUX Infusion team members are expected to support the organization's mission, vision, and values by demonstrating integrity, dedication, compassion, and enthusiasm. This includes placing patients first, working collaboratively with a "stacked-hands" mindset, and maintaining a consistent focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

General Information

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.