Registered Nurse, RN - Weekend Home Care | Part Time

Home Infusion

South Plainfield, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Biomedicine, Cellular Telephone, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Childcare, Community Health, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Home Care, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapies, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Patient Education, Prescription Drugs, Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Sales Management, Side Effects, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Waste Disposal

LOCATION

South Plainfield, NJ

POSTED

10 days ago

Job Title: Infusion RN Shift: Day The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. 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. and supervise as well as evaluate during the course of therapy. The successful person will remain familiar with the operation and maintenance of all pumps, supplies and access devices. Current licensure by the New Jersey Board of Nursing as a Registered Professional Nurse. Ability to lift patients and equipment. 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; RN will be on-call one holiday. All patient related departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing personnel and medical staff. Always calls the patient the night before to schedule a visit. 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. Communicates with physicians to report client's response to therapy, clarification, and updating orders. 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. Understands and adheres to the company policy and requirements. Helps co-workers when appropriate. Willingness and flexible to work alternating work schedules on short notice. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. 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 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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