Infusion Nurse Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Infusion Nurse Vital Care of Meridian Shreveport, LA 71106 Vital Care (www.vitalcare.com) is the premier pharmacy franchise business with franchises serving a wide range of patients, including those with chronic and acute conditions. Since 1986, our passion has been improving the lives of patients and healthcare professionals through locally-owned franchise locations across the United States. We have over 100 franchised Infusion pharmacies and clinics in 35 states, focusing on the underserved and secondary markets. We know infusion services, and we guide owners along the path of launch, growth, and successful business operations.

What we offer:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible spending, and health savings accounts. Paid time off, personal days, and company-paid holidays. Paid Paternal Leave. Volunteerism Days off. Income protection programs include company-sponsored basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, as well as employee-paid voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance. 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement. Employee assistance programs include mental health, financial and legal. Rewards programs offered by our medical carrier. Professional development and growth opportunities. Employee Referral Program.

Job Summary:

Perform infusion nursing-related procedures within patient homes and ambulatory infusion center environments in compliance with regulatory and industry standards, organizational policies, and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintains current standards of nursing care in providing care to infusion therapy patients. Uses the nursing process when providing care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Knowledgeable of current infusion therapy clinical issues and standards and incorporates them into daily practice. Maintains adequate documentation of the care provided to the patient and communication with other members of the patient’s health care team. Acts as a resource and consultant to prescribers, referral sources, and patients on properly using administrative equipment, venous catheters, and supplies. Provide patient education as required, incorporating adult learning principles, company patient education materials, and teaching checklists. Coordinates with the pharmacy staff on patient care (care planning), drug delivery, and clinical assessment issues. Participates in the franchise performance improvement committee and offers suggestions and assistance towards the continuous quality improvement of services offered to consumers. Completes assigned paperwork/documentation as directed in a timely manner.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Good interaction with employees, referral sources, physicians, and consumers.

Education and Experience:

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. A minimum of three (3) years clinical experience. a minimum of one (1) year experience in acute care or alternate site IV therapy. Valid driver’s license with good driving record. Preferred, IV certification (i.e., CRNI) or other infusion-related certification.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be able to: Estimate May require frequent sitting for extended periods of time (includes driving). 4-6 hours May require standing for extended periods. 1-2 hours Be part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for this role and will contact qualified candidates for interviews. Vital Care Infusion Services is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Vital Care Infusion Services participates in E-Verify. This position is full-time.