Home Infusion Clinical Nurse Liaison RN (HOME HEALTH NURSE 2

Job Summary

The role of the Home Health Nurse 2 is to provide exemplary infusion care to patients in their homes, at our infusion suites, and at bedside in the hospital for discharge education. The position requires travel to patients' homes and administration of intravenous and subcutaneous infusions to support patients' health goals. Home Infusion RNs are experts in vascular access care and employ a wide range of techniques to ensure patients receive an exceptional care experience.

Home Infusion RNs provide standard and progressive infusion and injectable therapies such as parenteral nutrition, hydration, chemo therapies, immunotherapies, enzymes, antibiotic and antiviral medications including preventative therapies. Home Infusion RNs must have the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to infusion reactions autonomously in the home.

The Home Health Nurse 2 identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care, delivering direct patient care, ensuring patient satisfaction, training and delegating duties, and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

The Home Health Nurse 2 provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, sets priorities, and uses abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• One (1) year of Home Infusion Pharmacy experience
• One (1) year of experience administering specialty IV medications including biologics
• Two (2) years of Vascular Access Device experience including accessing, maintaining, and blood sampling
• Two (2) years of experience placing peripheral IVs and performing peripheral blood draws
• One (1) year of experience performing bedside teaching to hospital inpatients including self-infusion of acute antibiotic therapies and TPN (teaching should include patient vascular access maintenance)
• Advanced assessment skills required to recognize early signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction and take necessary steps to prevent patient harm
• Ability to administer first-dose medications in the home-setting
• Knowledge and ability to administer anaphylactic medications in an emergency
• Ability to start peripheral IVs in patients with varying vasculature
• Ability to admix medications in the home-setting
• Demonstrated ability in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients
• Possess exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and present with an open and adaptable demeanor when faced with challenges
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated accountability and professionalism
• Ability to adapt to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to drive distances and shift priorities based on patient care needs
• Ability to work in an autonomous and professional manner in unique environments

• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)
• Vascular Access-Board Certified (VA-BC)
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
• Pediatric Nursing Board…