Special Programs Infusion Nurse, Naven Health

Job description

Los Angeles - CA

nFull time

nR36942

nDelivering an exceptional infusion experience, everywhere. Delivering on our unyielding commitment, always.

nNaven Health is a nationwide home infusion nursing network and clinical platform focused on delivering specialized, truly exceptional infusion care. With over 1,600 team members, including over 1,500 nurses, we are a company aligned to the values of the nurses at our center – to provide an exceptional infusion experience, everywhere. Naven Health delivers home infusion services for a broad range of specialized therapies, as well as clinical trial services and special programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Joining the Naven Health team means being a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to our customers, our teammates, and the patients we serve.

nJob Description Summary:

nThe Special Programs Nurse is a licensed clinician who coordinates and provides skilled nursing care in the home or alternate treatment site, ensuring patient safety while providing continuity of care in compliance with the physician’s plan of care. The Special Program Nurse facilitates care for Special Programs in the home and alternate infusion sites. Occasionally cares for patients that do not fall within Special Programs guidelines. Works under the direct supervision of the designated Nurse Manager. Facilitates and executes specific nursing tasks to ensure program requirements are met. May be asked to complete other duties as requested.

nThe Special Programs Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care following the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. S/he does so by directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients utilizing established clinical nursing practice standards, ensuring effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desirable patient outcomes.

nJob Description: ​

nJob Responsibilities

nnnPlan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional judgement to develop and individualize the plans of care and Physicians Plan of Treatment based on assessment of patient baseline needs and response to care.

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nnProvision of direct patient care: perform treatments, administer medications and educate patients and families/caregivers.

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nnAssesses patient needs and physical status at each visit through health data access and patient interviews. Re-evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient condition and provides written summary to physician within supplemental order.

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nnProvides effective and safe teaching using a patient-centered care approach for patients and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals.

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nnEffectively and timely communicates with Naven Health’s Clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepares clinical documentation in real-time during visits and submits to the nursing department to comply with established timelines for billing optimization. Completes all documentation legibly and applies approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per Naven Health’s policy. Ensures that notes are transmitted promptly to comply with an established timeline for billing optimization.

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nnUnder close supervision, coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions and thoroughly reports patient care needs, progress and goals when transferring care.

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nnCoordinates discharge planning including but not limited to preparing discharge summaries with patient instructions. Includes patient care needs, progress towards goals on summaries when transferring care.

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nnResponds promptly and appropriately to simple patient requests and/or to any adverse event or occurrence during patient visits. Initiates emergency protocols as necessary.

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nnWorks efficiently by utilizing all the automated technologies available at Naven Health ensuring validation of Plan of Treatment orders, communication of patient care provided, and assigned visit schedule is followed, and time reported.

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nnObserves ethical and legal guidelines for safeguarding confidentiality of patient and proprietary Naven Health information including adherence to HIPPA regulation. Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Follows established programs and practice within policies reflective of Naven Health’s values and mission.

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nnAttends and/or completes required training modules, in-services and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.

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nnParticipates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training and mentoring to other nurses for orientation during onboarding and supervisory activities/visits assigned.

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nnPerforms other related duties as directed by supervisor.

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n nSupervisory Responsibilities

nDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities?

n(i.e., hiring, recommending/approving promotions

nand pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews,

ndiscipline, etc.)

nNO X

nBasic Education and/or Experience Requirements

nnnGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing

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nnActive and unrestricted registered nurse license

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nnMinimum of 5 years nursing experience

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nnMinimum of 3 years of experience in specialty therapies

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nnCurrent certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals

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n nBasic Qualifications

nnnProven strong written communication skills.

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nnStrong clinical background with direct knowledge of infusion therapies

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nnProven ability to demonstrate value with initiatives

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nnDemonstrated competency in and knowledge of INS standards required for safe delivery of services along with exemplary vascular access skills applicable to Naven Health programs and service needs.

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nnWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.

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nnValid Driver’s License and proof of liability insurance with access to a vehicle for business travel.

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nnBasic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the ability to apply knowledge and assimilate to the various nursing technology tools utilized by Naven Health to communicate and document care.

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nnAble to communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, healthcare team, physicians, administrators and others

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nnWorking knowledge of all infection control procedures and safety precautions

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nnKnowledge of the scope of practice of the registered nurse and ability to apply professional theory, practice and procedure demonstrating appropriate application of the nursing process

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n nPhysical Demand Requirements

nnnAbility to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

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nnFine motor skills and visual acuity are also required (ability to see up close and at a distance, ability to discern color and/or shades, peripheral vision and depth perception required with ability to adjust)

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nnAbility to stand for long periods of time, walk, crouch, kneel, turn, pivot, balance, stoop, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and carry.

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nnThe Special Program nurse has a high likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Exposure to potentially hazardous substances is possible which could have a possible effect on reproduction. Possible injury from needles, other sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, second-hand smoke/vape and other home environmental conditions

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nnSafety requirements must be followed including, but not limited to, closed toe shoes, facemask, gown, gloves, goggles when indicated and RN must have a functioning communication device in both routine and emergency situations

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n nTravel Requirements:

nnWilling to travel 100% of the time for business purposes

n nPreferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs)

nnnBachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred

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nnCRNI, IgCN, OCN highly preferred

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nnCurrent multi-state nursing license

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n nDue to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below:

nSalary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

nPay Range is $96,933.05-$161,570.09

nBenefits:

n-Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

n-Paid Time off

n-Bonding Time Off

n-401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

n-HSA Company Match

n-Flexible Spending Accounts

n-Tuition Reimbursement

n-myFlexPay

n-Family Support

n-Mental Health Services

n-Company Paid Life Insurance

n-Award/Recognition Programs

nNaven Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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nWelcome to Naven Health. Where we are equal parts nursing and haven. A place of calm and reassurance in the face of uncertainty and care complexity. Where the experience and training of our skilled infusion nurses can help you feel confident that you are always in good hands. And our partnerships with specialty pharmacies across the nation help put nurses everywhere you have patients.

nWe are a company aligned with the values of the nurses who are at our center – to provide exceptional care, and to be a trusted resource for our customers, partners and patients.

Worksite address

los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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