Infusion Nurse
16 days ago
Albany
Job Description INTRODUCTION Company Overview: This position is available with Upstate HomeCare, a BioMatrix company. BioMatrix is a nationwide, independently-owned infusion pharmacy with decades of experience supporting patients on specialty medication. Our compassionate care team helps patients navigate the often-challenging healthcare environment. We treat our patients like family and get them started on therapy quickly. We work closely with them as well as their family and their healthcare providers throughout the patient journey, staying focused on optimal clinical outcomes. At BioMatrix the heart of our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access (IDEA) philosophy is the commitment to cultivate a welcoming space where everyone’s contributions are acknowledged and celebrated. Our goal is to draw in, develop, engage, and retain talented, high-performing individuals from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. We believe that both respecting and embracing diversity enriches the experiences and successes of our patients, employees, and partners. Schedule: Monday Through Friday From 8:30am Eastern Standard Time To 5pm Eastern Standard Time Location: BioMatrix Specialty Infusion Pharmacy is seeking a Full-Time Infusion Nurse to see patients in their homes or infusion suites. It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work in Albany, NY. Work location is subject to change based on business needs. On-Call: Participation in the on-call rotation is a requirement of this position. It is anticipated that an incumbent in the position would be on-call approx. once every eight (8) weeks for two (2) weekdays per month and one (1) weekend. Job Description: A Registered Nurse for Home Infusion inserts, monitors and removes an IV used to give medications, blood products and nutrition to a patient. During the IV therapy, the nurse monitors the patient for adverse reactions and ensures that the tubing, bandages and needle stay in place. When a patient needs blood levels checked, an IV nurse performs a veinous phlebotomy. During the entire IV therapy process, the nurse obtains sets of vital signs, completes the physical assessment and review of systems, documents all patient-related activities and records the medications they use. Provides and coordinates all aspects of staffing services to the patient with the assistance of the Company Directors, Nursing Coordinator and the Director of Nursing. Communicates with the patients to determine problems and/or solutions regarding their treatment. The RN also conveys collected documentation from patient to all necessary internal and third-party external staff regarding scheduling and other pertinent patient information. Performs a variety of duties both clinical and nursing notes documentation. This position requires skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating the delivery of patient care by all staff personnel including but not limited to complete documentation of nursing care and submission of nursing notes. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university required, • IV certification & experience in central line care and management required, • Current state RN license in location denoted in posting required, • Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience required, • Valid state driver’s license required, • CPR certification required, • Home care, critical care, emergency nursing, AIC or hospital discharge planning experience., • 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, etc.)., • Willing to travel to see patients in the homes, and in other health care facilities., • Bachelor’s degree preferred, • 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 members., • Responsible for following up on and entering Therapy Admin reports and emailing to team involved., • 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 Biomatrix nursing, • Computer functions including but not limited to input, reports, searches, schedules., • Communicates patient/employee information to answering services when necessary., • Has read and understands company compliance paperwork and videotapes., • 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 prescribed., • Prepare clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient visit., • Coordinate schedule of patient visits & phone calls., • Works in patients place of residence., • Drive as assigned within state., • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently., • Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if needed., • Careful attention to detail., • Performs related duties as requested., • 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 results of diagnostic studies, • Responds quickly accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment, • Excellent verbal skills and Good written skills, • Excellent Customer Service skills, • Must be able to develop caring relationships with their patients and treat them with respect and empathy., • 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 team., • 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., • 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., • This position requires driving to patient homes and other HC facilities, walking, sitting, standing, kneeling or stooping., • This position requires the use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects and the ability to reach with hands and arms., • This position requires constant talking and hearing., • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus., • This position must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, • Required to move/lift physical hardware. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If needing a reasonable accommodation within the application process, please contact the BioMatrix People & Culture team at or 954.385.7322 x 1425. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. OTHER • Will participate in legal and ethical compliance training each year., • Will consistently behave in compliance with the BioMatrix, LLC’s legal and ethical policies and procedures., • Will abide by the policies of BioMatrix, LLC as set forth in the Compliance Manual., • Will not participate in any conduct considered to be unethical or illegal. EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: integrity, dedication, compassion, enrichment and enthusiasm, places patients first, is all-in with stacked-hands, and is focused on relentless consistency wins. GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization's services (may include: visitors, patients, employees, or others). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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