Registered Nurse; RN - IV

About the Role

The purpose of the Registered Nurse Clinician - Home IV is to provide medically prescribed infusion therapy to patients with acute and chronic conditions in the home or ambulatory setting.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturdays as needed.

Service Areas:
Warner Robins, GA, Milledgeville, GA, Perry, GA, and Macon, GA.

Experience/

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of practice.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical specialty involving infusion therapy.
• BLS or obtain upon hire.
• Proficient at partner programs (i.e.: MS Outlook, Word,Excel).
• Ability to cope with ambiguous, changing environment while under pressure in a calm manner.
• Must be able to work as a team member and develop productive and cooperative working relationships with all members of the Palmetto Infusion team.

• Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a home setting or ambulatory infusion clinic.
• Effectively utilize the nursing process to assess and care for patients.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care in a professional, ethical, knowledgeable, and compassionate manner.
• Provide disease and drug specific education to patients and caregivers.
• Comply with HIPAA and ACHC regulations.
• Travel to patient homes and deliver care according to plan of care and providers orders.
• Travel to outlying clinics as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of medical/nursing practices by participating in educational in-services.
• Work on a as needed basis according to patient volume in home infusion. Director will coordinate schedule and needs.
• Provide safe and competent care while in the home or ambulatory setting at all times upholding the Palmetto Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Accurately perform all nursing duties according to the state nurse practice act while adhering to company policies and procedures including, but not limited to:
  • Accessing and maintaining ports, peripheral lines, PICC lines, Midline, Broviac according to INS Standards.
  • Obtaining lab specimens.
  • Collecting vital signs and ongoing monitoring of the patient.
  • Safely administer intravenous infusion and injectable medications as ordered by prescribing physicians.
  • Documenting patient care appropriately and legible.
  • Responding to and accurately reporting adverse drug reactions to the Director of Home Infusion.
  • Assisting with administrative duties as needed, such as scan charts, call patients, review labs,etc.
  • Document according to DHEC and ACHS compliance measures.
  • Follow Bag Technique and standard precautions while in the home setting.
  • Follow Hazardous Drug spill according to provided training annually and OSHA regulations.
  • Notify MD and assist in coordination of care in the event of emergency or urgent matter while in the home.

• Competitive Compensation
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Ramsey Smart Dollar Program
• Referral Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off8 Paid Company Holidays

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles.
  
  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with patients, vendors, and staff.

All employees must uphold the confidentiality of protected health information and follow all HIPAA policies. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of information may be grounds for immediate termination.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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