Job Description
General Summary
Responsible for providing safe, quality, cost effective care for patients requiring intravenous therapy in the home or alternative setting.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
• 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.
• Teach the patient/family about the patient’s care needs and disease prevention.
• Follow appropriate infection control measures.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
• Minimum of one year home health experience
• Registered Nurse, currently licensed by the state of Maryland
• CRNI credential preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Valid Maryland driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable vehicle.
• EXPERIENCED IN THE CARE OF PERIPHERAL AND CENTRAL LINES
• ABILITY TO TROUBLESHOOT POTENTIAL PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE IN DEALING WITH IV THERAPY
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range:$38.67- $58.05
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Skills:
Auto Insurance, Disease Prevention and Control, Driver's License, Health Plan, Home Care, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapies, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Registered Nurse (RN), Training/Teaching
About the Company:
University Of Maryland Medical System
