Infusion Nurse

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or
• IV certification & experience in central line care and management
• Current state RN license required with a minimum of two years nursing RN license in other states a plus
• Valid state driver’s
• Experience with medical terminology is
• Home care, critical care, emergency nursing, AIC or hospital discharge planning
• Incumbent should have some experience in staffing and should be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task as well as good communicative and interpersonal skills.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ).
• Willing to travel to see patients in the homes, and in other health care
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree
• Registered Nurse Degree and Licensed
• CPR certification required
• Experience with medical terminology is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates the basic knowledge and judgment to utilize the nursing process to schedule nursing visits in accordance with RX’s and established protocols.
• Coordinates SOC and ongoing nursing visits and confirms scheduled visits with both patient and Nursing Agency/RN.
• Assures schedule is sent out via email to team
• Responsible for following up on and entering Therapy Admin reports and emailing to team
• Reviews all nurses notes for content and accuracy and completion without omitting necessary information such as drugs given, drug dosing and time of administration.
• Continual communication with families, supervisors and field personnel, agencies regarding problems and/or special needs of both the patient.
• Responsible to communicate all problems and reportable situations to the referring MD and appropriate MD office administrator and to LUX Infusion nursing
• Computer functions including but not limited to input, reports, searches,
• Communicates patient/employee information to answering services when
• Has read and understands company compliance paperwork and
• Performs all duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and with the highest ethical standards.
• Coordinates staffing in a timely manner while also adhering to confidentiality and ethics as discussed in the compliance program 100% of the time.
• Insert intravenous cannulas; administer prescribed intravenous solutions, medications; monitor & maintain infusion sites & system; evaluate responses to prescribed therapy.
• Teach patients & caregivers to perform & monitor administration of Home Infusion as
• Prepare clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient
• Coordinate schedule of patient visits & phone
• Works in patients place of
• Drive as assigned within
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• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects
• Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if
• Careful attention to
• Performs related duties as
• Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects
• Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if
• Careful attention to
• Performs related duties as
• Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

•  Provides professional nursing care within the department
• Coordinates care planning with other disciplines
• Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical general aspects of care
• Determines priorities of care based on physical psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system
• Communicates regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment
• Excellent verbal skills and Good written skills
• Must be able to develop caring relationships with their patients and treat them with respect and
• Possess medical-surgical experience or knowledge in phlebotomy and venous access, both of which deal with the collection of blood.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as on a
• Must teach the patient how to properly care for their IV or PICC line and be able to communicate with patients clearly while giving instructions.
• Ability to work under high levels of stress, know how to handle critical situations in the
• Excellent Customer Service skills

Communication Skills 

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

 Computer Skills 

• Become and remain proficient is all programs necessary for execution of position.