Home Infusion Registered Nurse - PRN Wausau / Stevens Point

Company :

Ascension at Home Together with Compassus

Position Summary

The Home Infusion Registered Nurse - PRN is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S / he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Infusion Registered Nurse coordinates and administers intravenous (IV) treatment infusions for patients in the ambulatory infusion suite and home setting. S / he participates in teaching patients and caregivers home IV management and provides leadership by working cooperatively with the pharmacy team to establish priorities and goals of patient care.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in need of IV treatment.
• Administers IV therapeutic treatments at the ambulatory infusion suite (AIS) and / or patient’s home.
• Determines appropriate venipuncture and / or catheter site.
• Observes patients' IV treatment and records observations in patient medical records.
• Provides information to patients and caregivers regarding intravenous treatment and procedures.
• Provides infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients.
• Completes patient assessment and reassessments and patient and caregiver teaching.
• Assists team in the development and revision of patient’s plan of care; implements physician orders.
• Monitors patient response, responds to emergency patient needs, and provides psychosocial support.
• Provides pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate.
• Completes and submits all required patient care documentation and reports accurately.
• Follows infection control guidelines while working with hazardous materials (i.e., handling of cytotoxic agents, handling of blood, and body fluids).
• Assumes potential responsibility for occasional on-call phone triage after hours to address patient needs.
• Attends scheduled patient care conferences, all in-services, departmental meetings, etc., as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and / or Experience

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Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Physical Demands and Work Environment : The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

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