Per Diem Disclosed Rx Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Wok Location: Bakerfield area. Schedule: Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends NO Holidays 

A Registered Nurse for Home Infusion inserts, monitors and removes an IV used to give medications, blood products and nutrition to a patient. During the IV therapy, the nurse monitors the patient for adverse reactions and ensures that the tubing, bandages and needle stay in place. When a patient needs blood levels checked, an IV nurse performs veinous phlebotomy. During the entire IV therapy process, the nurse obtains sets of vital signs, completes the physical assessment and review of systems, documents all patient-related activities and records the medications she uses. 

Provides and coordinates all aspects of staffing services to the patient with the assistance of the Company Directors, Nursing Coordinator and the Director of Nursing. Communicates with the patients to determine problems and/or solutions regarding their treatment. The Per diem RN also conveys collected documentation from patient to all necessary internal and third-party external staff regarding scheduling and other pertinent patient information. 

Performs a variety of duties both clinical and nursing notes documentation. This position requires skill

in planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating the delivery of patient care by all staff personnel including but not limited to complete documentation of nursing care and submission of nursing notes.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Bachelor's degree
• Registered Nurse Degree and Licensed
• CPR certification required
• Experience with medical terminology is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates the basic knowledge and judgment to utilize the nursing process to schedule nursing visits in accordance with RX's and established protocols.
• Coordinates SOC and ongoing nursing visits and confirms scheduled visits with both patient and Nursing Agency/RN.
• Assures schedule is sent out via email to team
• Responsible for following up on and entering Therapy Admin reports and emailing to team
• Reviews all nurses notes for content and accuracy and completion without omitting necessary information such as drugs given, drug dosing and time of administration.
• Continual communication with families, supervisors and field personnel, agencies regarding problems and/or special needs of both the patient.
• Responsible to communicate all problems and reportable situations to the referring MD and appropriate MD office administrator and to LUX Infusion nursing
• Computer functions including but not limited to input, reports, searches,
• Communicates patient/employee information to answering services when
• Has read and understands company compliance paperwork and
• Performs all duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and with the highest ethical standards.
• Coordinates staffing in a timely manner while also adhering to confidentiality and ethics as discussed in the compliance program 100% of the time.
• Insert intravenous cannulas; administer prescribed intravenous solutions, medications; monitor & maintain infusion sites & system; evaluate responses to prescribed therapy.
• Teach patients & caregivers to perform & monitor administration of Home Infusion as
• Prepare clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient
• Coordinate schedule of patient visits & phone
• Works in patients place of
• Drive as assigned within
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• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects
• Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if
• Careful attention to
• Performs related duties as
• Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects
• Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if
• Careful attention to
• Performs related duties as
• Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

•  Provides professional nursing care within the department
• Coordinates care planning with other disciplines
• Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical general aspects of care
• Determines priorities of care based on physical psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system
• Communicates regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment
• Excellent verbal skills and Good written skills
• Must be able to develop caring relationships with their patients and treat them with respect and
• Possess medical-surgical experience or knowledge in phlebotomy and venous access, both of which deal with the collection of blood.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as on a
• Must teach the patient how to properly care for their IV or PICC line and be able to communicate with patients clearly while giving instructions.
• Ability to work under high levels of stress, know how to handle critical situations in the
• Excellent Customer Service skills

Communication Skills 

 Computer Skills