Company:

Ascension at Home Together with Compassus

 

THIS IS FOR THE SAGINAW TERRITORY

Position Summary

The Home Infusion Registered Nurse - PRN is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Infusion Registered Nurse coordinates and administers intravenous (IV) treatment infusions for patients in the ambulatory infusion suite and home setting. S/he participates in teaching patients and caregivers home IV management and provides leadership by working cooperatively with the pharmacy team to establish priorities and goals of patient care.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in need of IV treatment.Administers IV therapeutic treatments at the ambulatory infusion suite (AIS) and/or patient’s home.Determines appropriate venipuncture and/or catheter site.Observes patients' IV treatment and records observations in patient medical records.Provides information to patients and caregivers regarding intravenous treatment and procedures.Provides infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients.Completes patient assessment and reassessments and patient and caregiver teaching.Assists team in the development and revision of patient’s plan of care; implements physician orders.Monitors patient response, responds to emergency patient needs, and provides psychosocial support.Provides pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate.Completes and submits all required patient care documentation and reports accurately.Follows infection control guidelines while working with hazardous materials (i.e., handling of cytotoxic agents, handling of blood, and body fluids).Assumes potential responsibility for occasional on-call phone triage after hours to address patient needs.Attends scheduled patient care conferences, all in-services, departmental meetings, etc., as requested.Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.Continuing education necessary to maintain current licensure where required by state or professional organization.Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in a clinical setting involving collaboration and management of patient care, patient assessment skills, and venous access skills required.Peripheral IV skills required.Pediatric experience preferred.PICC/PORT training desired.

Skills

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment required.Current CPR certification required.INS/ONS certification desired.