Home Infusion Nurse

Qualifications

• Preferred
• Experience in home infusion nursing preferred
• Participation and membership in professional societies preferred

• Essential functions and responsibilities
• Maintains standards and policies set forth by LUX Infusion.
• Performs initial patient evaluation as it pertains to nursing care in accordance with LUX Infusion policy and procedures.
• Assists referring physician and/or institution in planning and implementing patient care in order to insure a smooth transition from hospital to home.
• Provides the patient/significant other with information regarding the concept of home infusion therapy and the impact of such therapies.
• Performs patient training in self-management of infusion therapies including the provision of necessary teaching materials.
• Conducts patient visits in the home/clinic to perform the following:
• Physical assessment
• Nutritional assessment
• Therapeutic monitoring to evaluate and manage potential mechanical, infectious, and metabolic complications.
• Peripheral IV starts/re-starts
• Obtaining labs via peripheral veni-puncture or central venous access device.
• Assessing patient's ability to perform procedures and instruction of specific procedures.
• Performing therapy specific nursing procedures (i.e., port access, CVC dressing changes, etc.)
• Product delivery
• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient medical records of all visits and procedures performed as well as phone contacts with the patient, physician, or other members of the health care team.
• Participates in patient care conferences.
• Assists Director of Nursing in conducting special projects.
• Participates in the agency Performance Improvement Program and Patient Safety Committee.
• Actively participates in and follows agency Infection Control Program.
• Knowledgeable regarding and required to respond and participate in the agency Emergency Preparedness Program.
• Communicates with staff in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner.
• Works well within a team framework as well as independently.
• Demonstrates compliance with agency policies related to patient rights and customer satisfaction.
• Communicates with patients and customers in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner.
• Coordinates all services and equipment patients may require at home in addition to IV therapy (I.E., DME equipment).
• Communicates with patient's physician, verbally or in writing, on a regular basis regarding patient's progress.
• Administers intravenous solutions and IV/IM/SC medications as ordered by the physician and monitors for pharmacological effects and toxicities.
• Maintains proficiency in skills and theory of nutritional support and IV therapy by reviewing literature, attending in-services, seminars and conferences.
• Registered Nurses are responsible for case management of all cases involving nursing and therapy care.
• Responsible for the clinical record of each patient receiving nursing care
• Assure that progress reports are made to the physician for patients under medical care when the patient’s condition changes or there are deviations from the plan of treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by BioMatrix Specialty Infusion Pharmacy Management.
• Complete all training & orientation with new RN’s. Provide ongoing training to nursing staff as needed.
• Participation, knowledge, training and reporting in the agency Corporate Compliance program.
• Participates in training with new Registered Nurses including documentation, completion of tasks in the home environment, communication with multi-disciplinary team.

• Knowledege, skills and abilities requirements
• Able to function independently under remote supervision
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work
• Excellent patient engagement and clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrates sound judgement consistent with evidence based medicine
• Demonstrates critical thinking and excellent problem solving

• Communication Skills
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Computer Skills
• Become and remain proficient is all programs necessary for execution of position.

Pay Range/Rate $45—$60 USD

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Physical demands

The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the LUX Infusion Talent Team at Careers@LUXInfusion.com or 954.385.7322 x 1425.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Other requirements

Employees are expected to

• Participate annually in required legal and ethical compliance training
• Consistently act in compliance with LUX Infusion’s legal, ethical, and compliance policies
• Adhere to all standards and procedures outlined in the LUX Infusion Compliance Manual
• Refrain from any behavior that could be considered unethical or unlawful

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Expectations for all employees

All LUX Infusion team members are expected to support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by demonstrating integrity, dedication, compassion, and enthusiasm. This includes placing patients first, working collaboratively with a “stacked‑hands” mindset, and maintaining a consistent focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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General information

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

This role operates in a fast‑paced environment and requires the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple tasks effectively, and seek guidance when appropriate.

Employees in this position may be required to assist directly - or coordinate appropriate assistance - to ensure access to LUX Infusion’s services for individuals with disabilities, including patients, visitors, employees, or others.

LUX Infusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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