Part Time Home Infusion, RN - Bend, OR - Full-time / Part-time

There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
***Seeking ER, oncology, infusion, med - surg, ICU, home health or hospice nurses - Work independently - Make extra money - Flexible evening & weekend scheduling - Mileage reimbursement - Fortune 500 company***
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Infuse medications in an ambulatory clinic setting or patients’ homes (as needed) including monitoring and tracking vital signs, performing IV placement, phlebotomy and medication administration via peripheral infusion device or PICC line, implantable port and / or central venous catheters as ordered by a licensed physician or licensed practitioner
Assess patient in home environments, including clinical assessment, safety of environment and pain assessment
Monitor effectiveness of medication treatment, develop plan of care and provide education for patients and family members
Observe signs, symptoms, reactions to treatments, physical and emotional condition and report to the physician
Teach, supervise and counsel patients and caregivers regarding nursing care needs and related problems
Chart services rendered to patients, changes noted in the patients’ condition and / or family and home situation and make revisions in nursing care plan as needed; evaluate patient care and progress
Consult with nursing coordinator for possible alterations of plan of treatment
Participate in case conferences
Maintain ongoing knowledge of current drug therapy
Other responsibilities as needed

Required Qualifications:


Active, unrestricted RN license in Oregon
2+ years of clinical nursing experience 
Experience in infusion therapy
Strong IV starting skills
CPR certified or able to obtain certification within 30 days of employment
Availability for evening & weekend work
Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within designated area
Preferred Qualifications:


Experience in home infusion
Experience as RN in oncology or ER
Knowledge of the Infusion Nursing standards (INS) and nursing process including assessment, problem identification or nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning and communicating, implementation and evaluation
Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records (EMR) programs

Careers with AxelaCare. Discover a health services career that encourages your professional growth while delivering steadfast commitment to exceptional patient care. That's what you discover at AxelaCare. We were founded by a close group of medical professionals in Lenexa, KS to provide patient - focused, state of the art home infusion services for acute, hemophilia and Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIg) therapies. Today we collaborate with leading doctors to develop breakthrough technologies for patient outcomes assessment; and we recently joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies. It all reinforces our commitment to empowering people in the pursuit and delivery of exceptional patient care, and creating personalized career paths to discovering your life's best work.(sm)
 
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
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