AmeriPharma is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with expertise in home infusion therapy to join our team. This role combines infusion therapy and patient education, providing both in-home care and valuable support to patients undergoing treatments such as TPN, IVIG, and IV biologics.
Requirements
- Conduct in-home infusion therapy visits with patients according to the plan of care.
- Prepare clinical/nursing notes and document patient interventions in both clinical and non-clinical records consistently.
- Act as a clinical resource, working collaboratively with other pharmacy departments.
- Maintain knowledge of drug side effects and interactions.
- Offer telephone and in-person patient education on therapy protocols, drug side effects, and home infusion procedures.
- Ensure patients understand their therapy plans, medications, and the importance of adherence.
- During initial and ongoing consultations, serve as a patient liaison between the patient, their family, and the pharmacy to ensure a seamless therapy process.
- Perform comprehensive, initial, and periodic head-to-toe assessments for patients and initiate preventative and rehabilitative care.
- Use health assessment data, and input from the agency team, the physician, the patient, and the family to determine patient needs.
- Manage patient and family expectations regarding services, outcomes, and discharge goals.
- Establish primary and secondary diagnoses based on patient assessment and home health care focus.
- Develop care plans with skilled interventions, medical supplies, and necessary services to meet goals.
- Regularly evaluate patient progress, in collaboration with team members, and revise care plans as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
