RN Infusion Services

Job Description - RN Home Infusion Services (976330)

Job Description

RN Home Infusion Services - ( 976330 )

Description

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

The Home Infusion Services-RN provides specialized nursing care and case management for patients receiving infusion therapy in the home setting. Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, this role coordinates care, performs clinical assessments and treatments, monitors patient outcomes, and educates patients and caregivers to support safe, high-quality care.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Experience
  Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
  Demonstrated competency in peripheral IV insertion and management of vascular access devices, including PICCs, implanted ports, and central venous catheters
  Experience performing patient assessments, medication administration, and clinical documentation
  Ability to travel to patient homes and other designated care locations within the service area
• Licenses and Certifications
  Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Texas or eligibility to practice in Texas through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) and
  Valid Texas driver's license and current automobile insurance and
  Successful completion of the Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONS/ONCC) Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 60 days of hire

• Education
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience
  One (1) or more years of home infusion, ambulatory infusion, oncology infusion, home health, or specialty infusion nursing experience
  Experience administering specialty infusion therapies, including biologics, immunoglobulins (IVIG), anti-infectives, parenteral nutrition (TPN), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and pain management therapies
  Experience providing patient and caregiver education related to infusion therapy and vascular access device care
  Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  Experience using electronic health records and documentation systems in home health, outpatient, or infusion settings

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and delivers infusion therapy in the home setting, including management of vascular access devices, monitoring for adverse reactions, evaluating treatment effectiveness, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team, and educating patients and caregivers to promote safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after infusion therapy.
• Reviews medical history, allergies, laboratory results, and current medications to ensure safe administration of prescribed therapies.
• Establishes and maintains peripheral IV access and demonstrates proficiency in the assessment, access, care, and troubleshooting of vascular access devices, including PICCs, implanted ports, and central venous catheters.
• Monitors for infusion-related reactions and adverse events and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and communicates findings to providers and pharmacists.
• Develops, coordinates,…