Infusion Therapy Nurse (Part-time) at UI Community HomeCare – Iowa City, Iowa

This position is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive infusion services in a Home Care environment using nursing processes and standards of care. This position works cooperatively with pharmacy and team members to establish priorities and goals of patient care while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in a Home Care setting.

• Administer IV therapies to home care patients based on orders from physicians and other medical professionals.
• Admit patients to the University of Iowa HomeCare (UICH) services, handling all aspects of the admittance process.
• Perform patient visits according to the Plan of Care or as patient need dictates.
• Complete required patient care documentation, nursing plan of care, and reports.
• Coordinates the referral process for infusion therapy services with pharmacy and outside referral sources.
• Communicates regularly with the pharmacist regarding the specific instructions and needs of UICH patients.
• Perform case management activities for assigned patients.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of home infusion therapy education protocols and materials.
• Educates patients and families on therapies and services provided.
• Actively participates in UIHC quality assurance programs.
• Participates in nursing staff education and training programs and maintains skills for assessing, delivering, and teaching home infusion therapy patients according to UICH Policies and Procedures and industry standards.
• Responds to verbal and written communications, concerns, or complaints from home care patients, families, care team, insurance companies, and contract vendors.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree in nursing required; BSN preferred
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa
• BLS

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance and has the availability of personal and dependable mode(s) of transportation to conduct home visits.
• One to two years of RN experience.

• Strong communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, staff members, and the care team.
• General computer skills are required.

• Case Management experience highly desired.
• Home health care experience preferred.
• Infusion experience preferred.

• Lift/push/pull up to 35lbs.
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs. on a hand cart.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

UIHV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy(including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associated preferences.

Persons who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact UIHV at 319-688-6967.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.