Infusion Nurse RN

Description

Registered Nurse Clinical Liaison
For 25 years, IV Care Pharmacy has been providing compassionate care and clinical expertise to patients requiring infused therapies. As an independent pharmacy in Belleville known for outstanding customer service and out of the box solutions, it came as no surprise that we would catch the eye of one of the largest DME companies in the United States, Adapt Health. Combining the dedication of a staff that has served the Greater St. Louis area for decades with a company that provides clinical resources from coast to coast, employees and patients can really have it all. Centered on patient satisfaction and hospital outcomes, every pathway at IV Care pharmacy is committed to excellence. We firmly believe that a positive work culture, a dedication to life-work balance and individual empowerment brings out the best in our team. We strive to make this vision available to the far-reaching corners of the bi-state healthcare communities.

If you are interested in the next stage of your career, come join the team at IV Care Pharmacy as a Nurse Clinical Liaison. Our team of liaisons are the bridge between hospital to home for chronic and acute patients and is the perfect spot for nurses that enjoy teaching, having flexible days and thriving in a team environment.

Position Summary:

The Infusion RN is responsible for providing specialized nursing services to patients and caregivers at home or in alternative settings. Provides technical nursing and skilled interventions as ordered by the physician. Instructs motivates, and assists patients / caregivers in learning and improving ability to live independently at home.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hospitals in the greater St. Louis area including case managers, physicians, referral sources, and home health agencies to facilitate coordination of care for home infusion patients. 
• Conduct bedside education for IV therapies.  
• Makes initial visits, processes orders, notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition.
•  Initiates care completes certification/recertification orders, and discharge summaries, if required.
•  Regularly re-evaluates needs of the patients.
•  Counsels with the patient and family/significant others on nursing, teaching, and related needs.
•  Inserts intravenous cannulas; teaches and or administers prescribed intravenous solutions, medications, and biological products; monitors and maintains infusion sites and systems; evaluates response to prescribed therapy.
•  Informs the physician and personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
•  Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
•  Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
•  Prepares clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner per company policy.
•  Provides case management along with the pharmacist to enhance patient outcomes.
•  Identifies nursing diagnosis/patient care problems and interventions making additions/changes to ensure the patient’s problems are comprehensively addressed to avoid rehospitalization.
•  Initiates and or coordinates the plan of care to include other disciplines as needed and act as a case manager to ensure integration of care is provided.
•  Assesses the patient’s environment with particular attention to safety to ensure the environment is suitable for the delivery of safe and effective care.
•  Participates in in-services programs and presents in-service programs.
•  Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
•  Attends all patient care conferences and meetings as scheduled.
•  Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.
•  Participates in review of clinical records as assigned.
•  Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.

Competency, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Administer infusion nursing care; instruct, motivate, and assists patients and caregivers in managing their health status.
•  Strong skills in placing PIVs, and managing Ports, and PICCs.
•  Knowledge and ability and the necessary skill and judgement to perform all procedures as outlined.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•  Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment, be patient, accountable, proactive, take initiative and work effectively on a team.
• Computer ski