Seeking a nurse to assess clients in their home and to provide professional nursing care for patients in their home.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse will work in 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Nurse – Infusion include, 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
- Monitor client's vitals
- 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
- Maintains a current knowledge of all equipment utilized and performs and/or oversees routine maintenance, calibration, and quality assurance of all equipment
- Performs all other duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 professional nursing experience.
- Required license in Registered Nursing.
- Required license to operate a motor vehicle 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 document care provided.
- Willing to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.
Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $40.00 - $85.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
Physical Setting:
- Outpatient
Work Location: In person