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JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a dedicated field registered nurse who wants to be a part of a company that makes a difference in patients' lives. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Infusion experience preferred. The IV Nurse is responsible for the provision of direct and indirect nursing care to patients/clients receiving home infusion therapy based on a modified primary nursing model; as well as for the initiation, implementation, and oversight of an individualized nursing plan of care for each assigned Lincare Infusion Services nursing client. This employee also may be responsible for the oversight of Lincare patients receiving pharmacy or enteral products and services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs all duties in compliance with standards set forth by Lincare Infusion Services, State Regulatory Agencies, as well as Board of Nursing, CDC, OSHA, and CHAP; and practices within the legal boundaries of the licensed scope of practice, as well as delivers all nursing care as ordered by the physician Assesses patients referred for home infusion therapy, including evaluation of support systems and home environment using patient/client selection criteria Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients/clients receiving home infusion therapy based on a modified primary nursing model Educates the client/caregiver(s) on the skills necessary to provide safe administration of home infusion therapy, including prescribed therapy, access, equipment, home safety, pertinent disease processes, and outcome monitoring Assists in the development, revision, and update of the Nursing Plan of Care, Plan of Treatment/485/DWO/CMN/SMN Monitors patient response and progress toward therapy goals Provides pre-discharge patient assessments when appropriate Communicates individualized patient needs and changes in condition to appropriate members of the home healthcare team, including client/caregiver, other professional IV clinicians, IV Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Physician(s), Pharmacist(s), alternate healthcare system(s), and/or community services Acts as a clinical resource to nursing agencies for the pharmacy's patients/clients for problem solving, additional education, telephone consultation, and/or in-home visits for problems with pumps, equipment, supplies, and venous access devices Protects the confidentiality, privacy, and dignity of clients receiving care from Lincare Infusion Services Completes all required nursing documentation thoroughly and accurately and submits it in a timely manner Performs "On-Call" duties as scheduled to provide 24-hour availability, and responds to emergency patient needs according to Lincare protocols Participates in the orientation of other staff as requested Participates in the development and revision of Lincare Infusion Service protocols and evaluates the effectiveness of existing protocols Enforces and ensures that a Quality As
