Home Infusion RN (Casual)

The Home Infusion RN is a member of the YNHH Home Infusion Therapy team. Responsible for the delivery of high-quality infusion therapy and nursing services in the home or alternate settings (i.e.; Ambulatory Infusion Suites).This includes performing patient assessments, managing various vascular reputed company devices, and educating patients and/or caregivers to ensure safe and effective treatment according to physician 's plan of care. Provides education to patient/and/or caregiver on proper handling, storage and administration of infusion medications as well as signs and symptoms of reputed company device complications. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.

Provides nursing services at home and/or alternate sites for intravenous, subcutaneous, oral, etc. medication administration for YNHHS Home Infusion Pharmacy patients in compliance with YNNHS policies.

Works in collaboration, coordinates patient care, and maintains communication with the physician, pharmacy team, and other members of the collaborative treatment team.

Teaches patients and/or family/caregivers about the patient's care needs (including self-administration reputed company applicable) and disease prevention

Maintains accurate and timely clinical nursing records according to YNHHS Home Infusion Pharmacy policies.

Adheres to ethical nursing standards and maintains the confidentiality of patients and their personal information at reputed company times.

reputed company other duties as directed by home infusion leadership to support the needs of the department and represents the home infusion pharmacy in a professional and positive manner.

Stay abreast of developments in the field of infusion therapy and reputed company with reputed company YNHHS policies and directives for the fulfillment of the YNHHS objectives

Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and serves on committees as requested by the Manager of Home Infusion.

Follows and adheres to infection control measures and standards for home care nursing and IV nursing services

Plays a significant role in the development, evaluation and implementation of standards of practice and reputed company policies and procedures, ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards relating to nursing.

EDUCATION: Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. CRNI certification a plus.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of IV reputed company experience. Previous experience in the home care or home infusion setting is desirable . Case Management experience a plus.

SPECIAL SKILLS: reputed company in the care of peripheral and central lines. The ability to troubleshoot potential problems that may arise in dealing with IV therapy. Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, reputed company effects, and potential toxicities. Ability to work independently. Must have excellent customer service skills (both verbal and written) and have effective interpersonal skills. Proficient computer skills.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Communicates effectively, adheres to standards of professional behaviors and high reliability organizations

COMPLEXITY: In personal and job-reputed company reputed company and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of reputed company (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing reputed company people and embracing reputed company differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic). Requires a considerable understanding of home care/home infusion payment models, standards of practice, and regulations.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Registered Nurse with valid (or eligible) Connecticut licensure required