RN Home Care Infusion-FT (North NJ)

About the role

Are you a nurse looking for a change? Do you feel overwhelmed and spread too thin in your current job? Return to the HOME and rediscover your passion for nursing with Hackensack Meridian Health At Home. Our nurses focus on one patient at a time, spending valuable and meaningful 1:1 time with patients in their homes, where they feel most comfortable. Enjoy a flexible schedule in a setting with fewer distractions while doing what you do best.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in their home through assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of home nursing care needs on an individual and continuous basis.
• Demonstrate competency with infusion therapy.
• Ensure compliance with physician orders in a timely manner, including visit frequency.
• Document care to reflect compliance with physician’s orders and progression toward goals.
• Follow policy, procedure, and standards of care for assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care.
• Provide holistic care for patients and their significant others.
• Ensure safe patient care and demonstrate knowledge of assigned treatments and procedures.
• Utilize an interdisciplinary team and document all activities accurately.
• Apply clinical judgments and critical thinking reflecting professional standards and codes of ethics.
• Document clinical decisions appropriately in the EMR system.
• Identify appropriate payors and comply with authorizations for self and other disciplines.
• Maintain visit frequency within authorization range and use secure messaging for insurance communications.
• Complete nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, and collaborate with physicians on the Plan of Care.
• Update care plans within two weeks of changes in patient status.
• Implement teaching strategies consistent with goals on the plan of care.
• Report patient care problems to management or physicians with possible solutions.
• Act as a liaison among physicians, managers, and healthcare team members to coordinate services.
• Communicate pertinent patient information during transfers or time-off.
• Complete routine assignments independently and meet productivity requirements.
• Stay updated on new standards and incorporate them into nursing practice.
• Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities and adhere to organizational competencies.
• Perform physical requirements: lift a minimum of 50 lbs., push/pull 50 lbs., and stand for 8 hours a day.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma Certificate in Nursing.
• Minimum of one (1) or more years of RN experience.
• Ability/experience with inserting IVs.
• Competency requirements:
  • With previous and recent IV experience (preferred) within one (1) year: Demonstration with preceptor inserting peripheral line, accessing ports, PICCs, and central lines.
  • Without previous experience or experience not within one (1) year: Complete a vascular access device (VAD) course through HMH and follow-up practicum in an outpatient infusion setting, including return demonstration with preceptor.
• Successful completion of Infusion Test within probationary period with a grade of 80% or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

Licenses and Certifications

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a Total Rewards package for full- and part-time benefit-eligible team members, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Travel Reimbursement.
• 401(k) match and Tuition Reimbursement.

Per Diem team members are eligible for Travel Reimbursement and may receive a 401(k) match.

Additional resources and tools for success are available at www.TeamHMH.com, including wellness programs, learning and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Pay

The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and may vary based on factors such as labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations.

Minimum annual rate: $94,161.60.

Full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials for evening, night, or weekend shifts.