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Job Title: Infusion RN

Location: LSC-Montrose

Department Name: Home Infusion

Req #: 0000226620

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $37.75 - $47.44 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Title: Infusion RN

Location: LSC-Montrose

Department Name: Home Infusion

Req #: 0000226620

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $44,167.00 — $55,504.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Our Part-time Home Infusion RN provides direct care to clients in their home. They instruct and supervise the client and/or significant other in the safe administration of the appropriate therapy. They instruct in the safe storage and disposal of supplies, potential side effects, etc., and supervise as well as evaluate during the course of therapy. They start, restart, and maintain IV access devices, as required. The successful person will remain familiar with the operation and maintenance of all pumps, supplies and access devices.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current licensure by the New Jersey Board of Nursing as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Completion of an IV certification course required.
• Previous home infusion experience required.
• Successful completion of all orientation programs.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment.
• Must be able to perform and fulfill on-call requirements.

Preferred:

• PICC Certification and Chemotherapy certification preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part-Time employment of 22 hours per week.
• 8 Hour shifts 3 days a week (Must be available for a Monday or Friday shift)
• Work is performed in private homes.
  • Potential exposure to biomedical/hazardous waste; potential for puncture wounds. Exposure to all climates.
• Participates in on-call coverage 2 days per month, which includes 1 weekend every 2 months.
  • RN will be on-call one holiday.

Essential Functions:

• All patient related departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing personnel and medical staff.
• Always calls the patient the night before to schedule a visit.
• Will notify patient if running late or will not meet the agreed upon time set.
• Arranges with the pharmacy for needed supplies, including medications as well as pick-up of sharps containers.
• Arrives to work on time.
• Attends ongoing continuing education presentations to keep current with certifications and up to date on home infusion therapies.
• Communicates in a timely manner with Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor to ensure continuity of care every day.
• Leaves report daily.
• Communicates with physicians to report client's response to therapy, clarification, and updating orders.
• Completes UOR s when appropriate.
• Completes time sheets and expense vouchers within appropriate time frames.
• Conducts initial assessment, evaluation/teaching, completing all necessary documentation and returning it to the office within one week of visit.
• Educates the patient and/or caregiver on the administration of the prescribed therapy, side effects of the medication, potential complications of access device and use of equipment.
• Follows current guidelines for infection control and waste disposal recommended by the CDC as verified through infection control logs.
• Follows policy and procedures.
• Maintains vehicle safety while engaging the use of cell phone, eg: using hand free device, and obeys all local ordinances.
• Obtains physician orders for discontinuing home infusion therapy if appropriate or required and generates the order in the chart.
• Recognizes those inappropriately assigned to home infusion therapy, and notifies appropriate persons so alternative care can be provided.
• Remains knowledgeable regarding the action, side effects, adverse reactions and precautions relating to procedures and therapies administered.
• Reports to Nurse Manager any conditions not conducive of optimal patient care.
• Reviews Bill of Rights, gets consents signed, does fall assessment, reviews patient meds and completes profile with all patients.
• Schedules initial visit to coincide with the first scheduled home dose to be administered in the home setting and checks appropriate patient identifiers.
• Understands and adheres to the company policy and requirements.
• Willing to be cross trainrk or assist in other areas.
• Helps co-workers when appropriate.
• Willingness and flexible to work alternating work schedules on short notice.
• Will support management and do what is asked.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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