Compassus
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Detroit, MI
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Patient CareLeadershipCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- The Home Infusion Registered Nurse 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.
Responsibilities
- Monitors patient response. Responds to emergency patient needs. Provides psychosocial support.
- Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
- The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Completes and submits all required patient care documentation and reports accurately.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in a clinical setting involving collaboration and management of patient care, patient assessment skills, and venous access skills required.
- Peripheral IV skills required.
- Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Nice to have
- Pediatric experience preferred.
Skills
- Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.
- Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- INS/ONS certification desired.
- Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus
- Your Career Journey Matters
- The Compassus Advantage
Benefits
- Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
- 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.
- At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success.
Company info
- 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 development and revision of patient's plan of care; implements physician orders.
- Provides pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate.
- Follows infection control guidelines while working with hazardous materials (i.e., handling of cytoxic agents, handling of blood, and body fluids).
- Assumes potential responsibility for occasional on-call phone triage after hours to address patient needs.
- Participates in the activities of the Performance Improvement Program.
Equal opportunity
- A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.
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