Home Health Care /Infusion Registered Nurse

Vertus HealthCare


Date: 9 hours ago
City: Boynton Beach, FL
Contract type: Full time
Become a part of our caring community and help us put patients first!

  • Knowledge of home health care and IV therapy. Care of peripheral and central lines.
  • Knowledge of Infusion therapy Modalities including infusion pumps.
  • Experience in the following skill sets recommended: PORT care; Central line care; Starting Peripheral IV, Venipuncture, Foley Catheter Care, Wound care, Wound Vac application, Ostomy care, Pleurx, Medication and Disease Process teaching.
  • Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects and potential toxicities.
  • Exceptional standards of patient care and communication.
  • Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure.
  • Continuous education of developments in the field of nursing and infusion therapy.
  • Meets State Board of Nursing, Health and Rehabilitative Services and accreditation agency’s requirements.


Responsibilities

  • Use the nursing process to plan and provide patient/family care. This includes assessing and evaluating needs and implementing effective care plans which are kept up to date, evaluated and documented.
  • Coordinate patient care activities and maintain communication with other disciplines including nursing agency, pharmacist, and physician.
  • Educate the patient/family about the patient’s care needs and disease prevention.
  • Teach and Train patient/ cg modalities of treatment.
  • Follow appropriate infection control measures.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records according to policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to ethical nursing standards.
  • Responsible for complying with all policies and procedures.
  • Participates and takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.


Requirements

  • Registered Nurse with active license by the state of Florida (REQUIRED).
  • Minimum of One year Home Health Experience (REQUIRED).
  • At least 2 years of recent medical surgical or critical care experience.
  • Current CPR certification (REQUIRED).
  • Valid Florida driver’s license, active automobile insurance and reliable vehicle.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and medical charting.

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