Home Care Infusion RN

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Experience with Infusion therapies, different IV's and central lines, and acute home care preferred but not required.

Shift Detail:

• Most shifts will be 7 hours or less in length and will take place during the evening with some day shifts

• Weekend and holiday hours will be available for pick up

• Typical visits are 2 hours (minimum)

• Occasional Weekends

• Travel throughout metro and surrounding area

• Mileage reimbursement

• Minimum of 2 visits/month

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Vascular Access and Medication Administration.
  • Maintains vascular access devices in accordance with current best practice guidelines, including maintenance of current vascular access devices or for the insertion of appropriate peripheral vascular access devices.
  • Educate patients and caregivers to appropriately infuse home intravenous or subcutaneous medications in the home setting.
  • Responsible for safe administration and monitoring of patient for intravenous medications required to be administered by nurse per departmental policy (i.e. biologics).
• Home Environment and Care Coordination.
  • Assesses home environments for safe medication administration.
  • Ensures accurate documentation and appropriate plans per accreditation standards.
  • Obtains venipuncture laboratory specimens in accordance with best practice.
  • Coordination, and collaboration of care for patients to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
  • Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
• Patient Outcomes and Quality Improvement.
  • Collaborates with patients and families to set realistic, measurable outcomes.
  • Participates in quality improvement strategies and to improve care quality and efficiency.
  • Implements interventions in a safe, timely, appropriate manner and escalates the patient to higher level of care if indicated.
• Professional Practice Evaluation.
  • Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and regulatory guidelines.
  • Engages in self-evaluation of practice on a regular basis, identifying strengths and goals for professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree in Nursing
• 2 years RN experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree-Health care related field (RN, PT, OT, etc)
• Case management experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required by completion of orientation
• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) preferred
• Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) preferred
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.