Company:
Ascension at Home Together with Compassus
Position Summary
THE TERRITORY FOR THIS ROLE REQUIRES TRAVEL FROM FON DU LAC TO MILWAUKEE, THIS IS WHERE THE INFUSION PATIENTS LIVE.
The Home Infusion Registered Nurse is responsible for modeling the 3 Company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence, and for promoting the . S/he coordinates and administers intravenous (IV) treatment infusions for patients in the ambulatory infusion suite and home setting. Participates in teaching patients and caregivers home IV management; provides leadership by working cooperatively with pharmacy team to establish priorities and goals of patient care.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in need of IV treatment.Administers IV therapeutic treatments at the ambulatory infusion suite (AIS) and/or patient’s home.Determines appropriate venipuncture and/or catheter site.Observes patients' IV treatment and records observations in patient medical records.Provides information to patients and caregivers regarding intravenous treatment and procedures.Provides infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients.Completes patient assessment and reassessments and patient and caregiver teaching.Assists team in development and revision of patient’s plan of care; implements physician orders.Monitors patient response. Responds to emergency patient needs. Provides psychosocial support.Provides pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate.Completes and submits all required patient care documentation and reports accurately.Follows infection control guidelines while working with hazardous materials (i.e., handling of cytoxic agents, handling of blood, and body fluids).Assumes potential responsibility for occasional on-call phone triage after hours to address patient needs.Participates in the activities of the Performance Improvement Program.Attends scheduled patient care conferences, all in-services, departmental meetings, etc., as requested.Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Associate or Bachelor's of Nursing degree required.Continuing education necessary to maintain current licensure where required by state or professional organization.Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in a clinical setting involving collaboration and management of patient care, patient assessment skills, and venous access skills required.Peripheral IV skills required.Pediatric experience preferred.PICC/PORT training desired.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment required.Current CPR certification required.INS/ONS certification desired.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.