Home Infusion Nurse
Company: Texas Nursing Services
Location: Conroe
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:The Home Infusion Nurse will work to
provide a positive, safe, and professional patient care
experience.Is responsible for the quality and accuracy of services
provided and will perform all tasks with the utmost care for the
patient's wellbeing.Will thoroughly review patient orders,
medications, and health records and will administer parenteral
medications in accordance with the treatment plan.Will need to
assess and monitor a patient's health status and must be able to
detect changes in symptoms or health status and know when
additional intervention is necessary.Must thoroughly and accurately
document all activities in the patient's Electronic Medical Record
(EMR) and will maintain ongoing compliance with state and federal
regulations including.Will have regular contact with patients and
clinical staff and will always maintain a professional appearance
and conduct.Will report to the Clinical Director.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The duties and responsibilities of the
Registered Nurse (Must be an RN - required) – Infusion includes,
but are not limited to:
- Provides friendly and professional service in person, over the
phone, and through written communications
- Demonstrates empathy and understanding to establish a rapport
with patients and caregivers
- Initiates and maintains IV access for infusions
- Safely and accurately administers medications, without errors,
including oral, IM, SQ, and IV products
- Performs ongoing patient assessments and notifies the
supervising clinician of all abnormal findings
- Uses technology to thoroughly document all patient care
activities and interventions according to organizational policy and
procedure
- Performs phlebotomy procedures, when necessary
- Accurately performs necessary nursing responsibilities
including, but not limited to obtaining lab specimens, performing
vital signs, and administering oxygen therapy
- Demonstrates appropriate storage and handling of drug products
as well as human specimens
- Counsels/advises patients regarding symptom/side effect
management during therapy and within the scope of practice
- Teaches patients and family members regarding the treatment
care plan and what to expect and thoroughly document the teaching
and response to teaching
- Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, coworkers,
and other healthcare professionals
- Exhibits compassion and instills trust with patients and
caregivers
- Collects and records all patient data as required per the care
plan and/or other protocol and analyzes patient trends and outcomes
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to plan,
monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of
medications and medication regimens
- Obtains patient informed consent, when necessary
- Demonstrates an organized and efficient prioritization of
workload and responsibilities
- Maintains a current knowledge of all equipment utilized and
performs and/or oversees routine maintenance, calibration, and
quality assurance of all equipment
- Maintains professional conduct at all times
- Actively participates with organizational quality and
performance improvement efforts
- Demonstrates a commitment toward exhibiting the organization's
core values and advancing the organization's strategic goals
- Performs all other duties as required and
assignedQUALIFICATIONS/BENEFITS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and at least 1 year
of experience as a registered nurse or recent graduate with prior
experience as an IV Certified LVN/LPN with one year of professional
nursing experience.
- Required license in Registered Nursing as granted by the state
& Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Required license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of
practice with access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of
liability insurance.
- Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software
applications with the ability to apply knowledge in the effective
use of nursing technology tools to communicate and documentPowered
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Keywords: Texas Nursing Services, Conroe , Home Infusion Nurse, Healthcare , Conroe, Texas
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