Registered Nurse to Infuse Chronic Meds in Home

TwelveStone Health Partners • Full-time • Remote (Virginia, United States, US) • 2m ago

RNs Needed in Virginia to Infuse Chronic Medications in the Home!

Twelvestone Health Partners operates Infusion Centers throughout the state of Virginia and now we are expanding our infusion services to provide homebound patients those same lifesaving medications in their home. This role is not for everyone. You need the confidence to go into the home, administer the medication, and sit with the patient. The benefits are you are your own boss day to day, you are changing the lives of these chronic patients, and you have tremendous freedom to set your day. The pay is competitive, and the work satisfaction is great!

The TwelveStone Infusion Support nurses manage the infusion needs of their roster of patients and maintain the continuum of care: from intake, assessment, and treatment through the completion of their visit. Our focus is the safe and effective administration of biologic medications (e.g. Remicade, Tysabri, etc), and specialty infusion medications.

We are currently hiring for the full time position of Registered Nurse (in Northern Virginia, Richmond and Roanoke), responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, and families; and providing comprehensive clinical care, including the assessment, treatment, management and education for patients with acute or chronic health needs in the home setting.

The TwelveStone Infusion Support team manages the infusion needs of patient’s and maintains the continuum of care, from intake, assessment, and treatment through the completion of their visit. Our focus is the safe and effective administration of biologic medications (e.g. Remicade, Tysabri, etc), and specialty infusion medications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of patient data including lab work, patient assessments; reports changes to referring physician; makes recommendations for patient care; performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides patient education. Conducts individualized patient assessments, prioritizing the data based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by company policies, procedures, or protocols. Facilitates consistent and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team. Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment.

• Administers medications, infusion therapy, and other appropriate treatments per prescriber orders. Provides patient-centered infusion care. Serves as an advocate for patients in navigating the healthcare system.

• Obtains referrals from intake department to initiate home health visit. Schedules visit time with patients/caregivers and confirms appointment in EMR. Documents, verifies, and ensures implementation of physician orders. Documents accurate and timely patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards goals of infusion therapy.

• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence according to individualized needs in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient’s diversity while preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and company staff. Actively participates in quality initiatives regarding patient services and program reviews.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Provide coverage Monday-Friday, and available for on-call (only in the event of patient crisis).

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nursing. Current, active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice and CPR certification (BLS minimum) required.

Experience: Minimum of one year experience providing nursing care required. Infusion experience required. You must be comfortable with IV insertion. Telephone, MS Office and computer/keyboard skills required. Previous EMR experience preferred. Must be knowledgeable of operations processes and guidelines for communication and PHI.

Benefits Include:

Mileage reimbursement (Company car in some locations)

Low nurse to patient ratio.

Holiday pay.

Medical, Dental, Vision and other health benefits are available.

Generous PTO policy.