Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking Traveling RN's for in home Infusion Therapy in the Hoffman Estates general vicinity.

• Direct Hire
• Registered nurses, Infusion to see patients in the home
• Located in/near Hoffman Estates, IL (one hour radius)
• Must have experience with Infusion or IV to be considered for this role!!!!!
• Open to full time and part time candidates
• Competitive Payrate: Depends on Experience

Job Summary:

Provides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice.

The Home Infusion nurse is responsible for providing skilled nursing services to patients receiving specialty infusion therapy at home.(S)he will be responsible for creating an environment of patient-focused care, working within national standards for quality patient care while performing infusions.

The Home Infusion Nurse provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process, and communicates/documents observations and assessments

Job Competencies:

• Highly proficient in Peripheral IV insertion
• Willingness to travel within an assigned geographic area
• Flexibility to work alternate shifts on short notice and be on call for field visits as determined by business need
• Reliable Transportation
• Participate in on-call rotation as indicated by staffing and business needs
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health care providers
• Manages time efficiently and effectively.
• Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
• Interfaces with patients, families, and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Create positive image between co-workers.
• Promote positive inter-agency communication.
• Instill confidence in staff members and build self-esteem through acceptance and recognition of employees.
• Provide role modeling of teamwork, accountability and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate and encourage appropriate problem-solving methods.

Job Duties:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.
• Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
• Monitors the patient's condition and response to therapy, anticipating needs proactively and taking action as needed to facilitate achievement of treatment goals
• Infuses patients with specialty therapies
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of infusion therapies and INS standards of practice for patient care
• Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral for speech therapy unless other arrangements are made.
• Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings.
• Provides skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period.
• Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:
• Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment.
• Teaching skills according to the client's needs and within the context of the client's environment, value system, and physical/emotional status.
• Medication administrations.
• Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
• Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements.
• Reports significant changes in client status to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs.
• Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation.
• Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments.
• Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards.
• Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan. Submits forms weekly including all communication and coordination.
• Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in-home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members when delegated by the Case Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Notifies supervisor of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control practices.
• Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
• Participates in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines.
• Identifies needs for personal professional growth.
• Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training (wound care, infusion, specialized equipment, etc.).
• Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by RN Case Manager.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily medium in nature with exerting up to 35 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, bend or otherwise move objects, involves sitting, walking, standing, driving, talking, hearing, reaching. Ability to work at a desk for up to eight hours per day. Involves prolonged phone use.

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Required Training:

• HIPPA Privacy & Security Course
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hoffman Estates, IL 60169: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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