Roles and Responsibilities
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Uses the nursing process to care for and/or educate individuals in the promotion and maintenance of health.
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Uses systematic critical-thinking to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment.
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Responsible for coordinating and managing aspects of infusion nursing care as ordered by the physician.
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Delivers care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team.
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Submits required documentation of care within required time frame including initial assessments, visit encounters, patient education.
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Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration and communicates urgent clinical findings in a timely manner.
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Maintains annual competencies
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Maintains privacy, security and confidentiality of patient, staff and organizational data
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Fosters a non-discriminatory work environment in which care and services are delivered in a sociocultural sensitive manner.
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Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, while demonstrating strong work ethics to meet goals and provide stellar customer service to patients.
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Travel to assigned territory as needed with willing flexibility to meet patient needs.
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Availability for assisting with On-Call responsibilities, as needed. ("Taking Call/Being On-Call")
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Display neat, clean, professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
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Complete understanding of confidentiality with respect to Company proprietary information as well as information concerning patient/client care; complying with all federal and state laws as apply to confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI); and following HIPAA guidelines regarding readily identifiable protected health information
Qualifications and Experience
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Current, active and in good standing registered nurse license int eh state of employment.
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Experience administering infusion therapy in a home, hospital or clinical setting.
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Pediatric, ER, and/or medical surgical experience, a plus. Must have current CPR certification
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3-5 years experience in homecare is preferred Must be able to lift 10 pounds
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Must possess a valid Drivers License
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May be required to operate a motor vehicle in adverse weather conditions
