Infusion Nurse
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Job Description
INTRODUCTION
Company Overview:
This position is available with Central New York Infusion Services, LLC, A Subsidiary Of BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy, LLC.
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:
Varied Per Diem Hours Occurring Monday Through Friday Between 8:30am Eastern Standard Time To 5pm Eastern Standard Time. Occasional Evening Hours May Be Required.
Location & Travel:
This role is associated to our DeWitt, NY location. It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will travel within a two (2)-hour radius of the metro-area noted in this posting, as needed, to provide applicable patient care. Work location is subject to change based on business needs.
Job Description:
Performs specified patient care activities and related services necessary in quality care of the home nutritional support and intravenous therapy patient.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of a N.L.N. accredited school of nursing required
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state in which you are currently practicing required
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in IV therapy with a strong background in nutritional support and/or immunoglobulin therapy required
- In lieu of above experience, two (2) years of recent experience in an acute care setting or apprentice for a period of 3 months for all home visits with an experienced R.N. may be accepted
- Must possess or acquire a current CPR certificate within the first 30 days of employment
- Must possess good technical skills and strong knowledge base in clinical nutrition and IV therapy, and must be able to function independently within a team framework
- Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills
- Must be dependable in attendance and job performance
- Must have valid driver’s license in state of employment
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
- Experience in home infusion nursing preferred
- Participation and membership in professional societies preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains standards and policies set forth by BioMatrix Specialty Infusion Pharmacy.
- Performs initial patient evaluation as it pertains to nursing care in accordance with BioMatrix Specialty Infusion Pharmacy policy and procedures.
- Assists referring physician and/or institution in planning and implementing patient care in order to insure a smooth transition from hospital to home.
- Provides the patient/significant other with information regarding the concept of home infusion therapy and the impact of such therapies.
- Performs patient training in self-management of infusion therapies including the provision of necessary teaching materials.
- Conducts patient visits in the home/clinic to perform the following:
- Physical assessment
- Nutritional assessment
- Therapeutic monitoring to evaluate and manage potential mechanical, infectious, and metabolic complications.
- Peripheral IV starts/re-starts
- Obtaining labs via peripheral veni-puncture or central venous access device.
- Assessing patient's ability to perform procedures and instruction of specific procedures.
- Performing therapy specific nursing procedures (i.e., port access, CVC dressing changes, etc.)
- Product delivery
- Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient medical records of all visits and procedures performed as well as phone contacts with the patient, physician, or other members of the health care team.
- Participates in patient care conferences.
- Assists Director of Nursing in conducting special projects.
- Participates in the agency Performance Improvement Program and Patient Safety Committee.
- Actively participates in and follows agency Infection Control Program.
- Knowledgeable regarding and required to respond and participate in the agency Emergency Preparedness Program.
- Communicates with staff in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner.
- Works well within a team framework as well as independently.
- Demonstrates compliance with agency policies related to patient rights and customer satisfaction.
- Communicates with patients and customers in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner.
- Coordinates all services and equipment patients may require at home in addition to IV therapy (I.E., DME equipment).
- Communicates with patient's physician, verbally or in writing, on a regular basis regarding patient's progress.
- Administers intravenous solutions and IV/IM/SC medications as ordered by the physician and monitors for pharmacological effects and toxicities.
- Maintains proficiency in skills and theory of nutritional support and IV therapy by reviewing literature, attending in-services, seminars and conferences.
- Registered Nurses are responsible for case management of all cases involving nursing and therapy care.
- Responsible for the clinical record of each patient receiving nursing care
- Assure that progress reports are made to the physician for patients under medical care when the patient’s condition changes or there are deviations from the plan of treatment.
- Performs other duties as assigned by BioMatrix Specialty Infusion Pharmacy Management.
- Complete all training & orientation with new RN’s. Provide ongoing training to nursing staff as needed.
- Participation, knowledge, training and reporting in the agency Corporate Compliance program.
- Participates in training with new Registered Nurses including documentation, completion of tasks in the home environment, communication with multi-disciplinary team.
KNOWLEDEGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Able to function independently under remote supervision
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work
- Excellent patient engagement and clinical assessment skills
- Demonstrates sound judgement consistent with evidence based medicine
- Demonstrates critical thinking and excellent problem solving
Communication Skills
- 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.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Computer Skills
- Become and remain proficient is all programs necessary for execution of position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position requires extensive driving, walking, and bending with occasional sitting, 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 Careers@BioMatrixsprx.com 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).
Sick Time: As a part-time per diem employee with Central New York Infusion Services, LLC, A Subsidiary Of BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy, LLC in New York state, sick time will be paid in accordance with state law.
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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