PRN Home Infusion Nurse - Washington DC

About the position\n\nResponsibilities\n

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.\n
• Use professional judgement to develop and individualize the plans of care and Physicians Plan of Treatment based on assessment of patient's baseline needs and response to care.\n
• Provision of direct patient care : perform treatments, administer medications and educate patients and families / caregivers.\n
• Assess patient needs and physical status each skilled visit through health data assessment and patient interview.\n
• Re-evaluate patient needs through physical assessment, response to therapy and any updated physician's orders.\n
• Informs physician of any changes in patient condition, response to care, progress etc. and provides written summary to physician to support a supplemental order.\n
• Obtains and clarifies orders for Plan of Treatment revisions.\n
• Provides effective and safe teaching using patient centered care approach modifying teaching modalities to fit patient / family learning style to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs providing for active participation per plan of treatment.\n
• Practices effective and timely communication with all members of treatment team to facilitate continuity of care.\n
• Completes clinical documentation in real-time during nursing visits following nursing standards of practice and applies approved abbreviations and documentation practices as per Naven Health policies.\n
• Ensures notes are transmitted promptly to comply with established timeline for billing optimization.\n
• Coordinates discharge planning including but not limited to preparing discharge summaries with patient instructions.\n
• Responds promptly and appropriately to simple patient requests and / or to any adverse event or occurrence during patient visit.\n
• Initiates emergency protocols as necessary.\n
• Works efficiently by utilizing all of the automated technologies available at Naven Health ensuring validation of Plan of Treatment orders, communication of patient care provided, and that assigned visit schedule is followed, and time reported.\n
• Observes ethical and legal guidelines for safeguarding confidentiality of patient and proprietary Naven Health information including adherence to HIPPA regulation.\n
• Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct.\n
• Follows established programs and practice within policies reflective of Naven Health's values and mission.\n
• Attends and / or completes required training modules, in-services and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.\n
• Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training and mentoring to other nurses for orientation during onboarding and supervisory activities / visits as assigned.\n\nRequirements\n
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.\n
• Current active and unrestricted registered nurse license.\n
• At least 2 years of clinical experience working as a RN in an area that requires training and hands-on experience in infusion therapies, OR at least 1 year of clinical experience as a RN working in an area noted above, with an IV nursing certification.\n
• Current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals.\n
• Demonstrated competency in and knowledge of INS standards required for safe delivery of services along with exemplary vascular access skills applicable to Naven Health programs and service needs.\n
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.\n
• Valid Drivers License and proof of liability insurance with access to a vehicle for business travel.\n
• Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the ability to apply knowledge and assimilate to the various nursing technology tools utilized by Naven Health to communicate and document care.\n
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, healthcare team, physicians, administrators and others.\n
• Working knowledge of all infection control procedures and safety precautions.\n\nNice-to-haves\n
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.\n
• CRNI, IgCN, OCN highly preferred.\n\nBenefits\n
• 401(k)