Pulmonary Hypertension RN, Naven Health

About the Role

The Special Programs Nurse is a licensed clinician who coordinates and provides skilled nursing care in the home or alternate treatment site, ensuring patient safety while providing continuity of care in compliance with the physician’s plan of care. The Special Program Nurse facilitates care for Special Programs in the home and alternate infusion sites. Occasionally cares for patients that do not fall within Special Programs guidelines. Works under the direct supervision of the designated Nurse Manager. Facilitates and executes specific nursing tasks to ensure program requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Use professional judgment to develop and individualize the plans of care and Physicians Plan of Treatment based on assessment of patient baseline needs and response to care.
• Provision of direct patient care: perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families/caregivers.
• Assess patient needs and physical status at each visit through health data access and patient interviews.
• Re-evaluate patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
• Obtain and clarify physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, inform physician promptly of significant changes in patient condition, and provide a written summary to the physician within supplemental orders.
• Provide effective and safe teaching using a patient-centered care approach for patients and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals.
• Effectively and timely communicate with Naven Health’s Clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Prepare clinical documentation in real-time during visits and submit to the nursing department to comply with established timelines for billing optimization.
• Complete all documentation legibly and apply approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per Naven Health’s policy.
• Ensure that notes are transmitted promptly to comply with an established timeline for billing optimization.
• Coordinate discharge planning and prepare discharge summaries with patient instructions, thoroughly reporting patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to simple patient requests and/or any adverse event or occurrence during patient visits. Initiate emergency protocols as necessary.
• Work efficiently by utilizing all automated technologies available at Naven Health, ensuring validation of Plan of Treatment orders, communication of patient care provided, and assigned visit schedule is followed, and time reported.
• Observe ethical and legal guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Naven Health information, including adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Accept accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct.
• Follow established programs and practice within policies reflective of Naven Health’s values and mission.
• Attend and/or complete required training modules, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation during onboarding and supervisory activities/visits assigned.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Active and unrestricted registered nurse license.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in specialty therapies.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals.
• Proven strong written communication skills.
• Strong clinical background with direct knowledge of infusion therapies.
• Demonstrated competency in and knowledge of INS standards required for safe delivery of services along with exemplary vascular access skills applicable to Naven Health programs and service needs.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of liability insurance with access to a vehicle for business travel.
• Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the ability to apply knowledge and assimilate to the various nursing technology tools utilized by Naven Health to communicate and document care.
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, and others.
• Working knowledge of all infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the scope of practice of the registered nurse and ability to apply professional theory, practice, and procedure demonstrating appropriate application of the nursing process.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Fine motor skills and visual acuity are required (ability to see up close and at a distance, ability to discern color and/or shades, peripheral vision, and depth perception required with the ability to adjust).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk, crouch, kneel, turn, pivot, balance, stoop, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull, and carry.
• High likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous substances is possible which could have a possible effect on reproduction.
• Possible injury from needles, other sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, second-hand smoke/vape, and other home environmental conditions.
• Safety requirements must be followed including, but not limited to, closed-toe shoes, facemask, gown, gloves, goggles when indicated, and RN must have a functioning communication device in both routine and emergency situations.

Travel Requirements

Willing to travel 100% of the time for business purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• CRNI, IgCN, OCN highly preferred.
• Current multi-state nursing license.

Pay

Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Pay Range is $72,694.17-$121,171.94.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonding Time Off
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• myFlexPay
• Family Support
• Mental Health Services
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Award/Recognition Programs