Job Summary
The role involves providing specialized home infusion nursing care to patients. This includes performing IV insertions, administering medications, and monitoring patients for both treatment effectiveness and negative reactions. Additionally, the position requires educating patients and their caregivers on how to effectively manage infusion therapy.
Responsibilities
- Deliver home infusion nursing services, including starting IVs and giving medications.
- Monitor and assess patient reactions to treatments and manage any adverse effects.
- Instruct patients and caregivers on the proper handling of infusion therapy.
- Organize and schedule patient visits, ensuring timely interventions.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare providers, and relevant agencies.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and nursing notes for each patient.
Qualifications
- An accredited nursing degree and active RN license in the work area.
- Certification in IV therapy and experience with central lines.
- Minimum of two years of experience as a registered nurse.
- CPR certification and a valid driver’s license are essential.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, along with basic Microsoft Office knowledge.
- Ability to travel and work independently; a bachelor’s degree and prior experience in home infusion or with PICC, port, and midline care are advantageous.
LUX Infusion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
