| Location | Louisville, KY |
1 - 20 years
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
$7.25 / hourly
40
1
First (Day)
Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Infusion provides high-quality, compassionate care to Home infusion patients. The RN is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and delivering direct nursing care in accordance with the physician's orders. The RN utilizes physicians, community resources, and the patient's support system ensuring that all care delivered meets agency standards and regulatory requirements.
Job Description:
Baptist Health is looking for an Ambulatory Infusion Suite RN to join our Home Infusion team in Breckenridge, KY!
Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status, including vital signs, response to therapy, and overall progress.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed by physicians.
Monitor patients' progress anddocument appropriately. Identify and report any adverse reactions or complications to supervisingphysicianandpharmacist
Educate patients and their families on infusion procedures, medication administration, and how to manage potential side effects.
Provide guidance on maintaining a sterile environment and proper use of infusion equipment.
Educate patients and their families on managing illnesses or injuries, including post-discharge care and chronic condition management.
Collaborate with the healthcare team, including physicians, pharmacists, and case managers, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and patient safety standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices for home health care.
Meet established productivity standards by managing caseloads efficiently.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of patient care notes, reports, and other required documentation to meet agency and regulatory deadlines.
Balance patient care needs with productivity goals, ensuring high-quality care without compromising efficiency.
Manage and maintain infusion supplies, equipment, and medications, ensuring that all are available and properly stored.
Coordinate with the pharmacist and technicians to replenish inventory and patient supplies as needed.
Liaison cross-training, on-call rotation.
Minimum Requirements
Associate's degree in nursing, BSN preferred.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
1 year of job-related experience.
Experience with Central Lines, PICC Lines, Ports, and Peripheral IV's.
Must have valid KY RN license.
Must obtainBLSwithin90 days of hire.
Valid driver'slicense.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role. Healthcare workers must be present and punctual for all scheduled shifts to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Work Experience
Education
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Full time
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