08 Sep
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AOM Infusion
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Manitoba
08 Sep
AOM Infusion
Manitoba
AOM Infusion is a leading provider of home and specialty infusion therapy, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the communities we serve. Our team of experienced clinicians and professionals work together to ensure every patient receives safe, compassionate, and personalized treatment.
AOM Infusion is looking for an Infusion Nurse, Independent Contractor to join our team. This is role based in th e Western Michigan area
POSTION OVERVIE W:An Infusion Nurse, Independent Contractor is a registered nurse who is capable of diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential problems. The Infusion Nurse, Independent Contractor is responsible for providing care to patients that have been assigned to and accepted by her/him including the provision of primary patient care, patient and family education, coordination with AOM Infusion’s in house RN staff in the development, implementation, and revision of the patient’s plan of car
KEY RESPONSILI ES:The professional nurse employed with AOM Infusion will strictly adhere to providing patient care consistent with the applicable State Nurse Practice Act or title acts relating to reporting and peer revi
ew.Clinic al:Assesses and documents the patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, and educational nee
ds.Performs a physical assessment consistent with standards of Nursing Practice and reports any identified problems to the patient’s physician and the in-house RN sta
ff.Cooperates with in house RN staff on the design and implementation of the nursing care plan to be consistent with the physician orders and plan of treatment for the purpose of meeting the patient’s needs in conjunction with the patient and caregiv
er.Routinely identifies and reports changes in the patient’s condition that require a change in the plan of care by nursing documentation and verbal reporting to the in-house RN sta
ff.Provides comprehensive patient and family education related to the patient’s health care needs, prescribed therapy, infection control procedures and disaster planni
ng.Inserts, maintains and assesses all types of intravenous access devices used for patient care.
Reports any changes or issues with the access devices to in house RN staff for the purpose of adjusting supply needs, documentation and tracking of Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD
s).Demonstrates competence in performing all treatments per the physician’s plan of treatment/plan of ca
re.Reports need for discharge planning to in house RN staff and documents all needs and changes in the Patient Visit Record and verbally reports as we
ll.Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and expertise in the planning and decision-making process of the patient’s plan of care in cooperation and conjunction with the in-house RN sta
ff.Operation al:Coordinates all patient care needs for an assigned group of patients with other members of the health care te
am.Maintains high standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures as established by AOM Infusi
on.Coordinates nursing visits and care consistent with the physician’s plan of treatment and the plan of care. Reports necessary changes to the plan of treatment and plan of care as the patient’s health care needs require to the in-house RN sta
ff.Monitors and maintains patient’s supply inventory on each visit. Reports any supply needs or overstocking issues to the pharmacy departme
nt.Maintains an inventory of emergency back-up supplies that are available during patient care visits. Emergency supplies include supplies necessary to maintain infection control procedures and also to provide emergency care such as a CPR valved ma
sk.When assigned an infusion pump, the nurse clinician will clean and test the pump as per AOM policy between each patient use and will document this procedure on the Pump Maintenance Log to be submitted month
ly.Completes all required patient care documentation and submits electronically via iPad supplied by the company at the end of each patient visit and a patient signature must be obtain
ed.Consistently adheres to universal precautions, aseptic technique and infection control guidelines and includes the need for these techniques in all patient teaching sessio
ns.Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and AOM Infusion poli
cy.Quality Assuran ce:Completes all charting as per AOM documentation policy within the required timefra
me.Reports after each visit and to in house RN staff or RN on call after hours for any adverse events and carefully documents any patient incidents or issues that require the writing of an Unusual Occurrence Report. If the RN has an iPad, he or she must email the repo
rt.Reports any suspected in appropriate behavior or breaches to Federal, State and Local regulatory requirement or to AOM Infusion policies and procedures to the company’s Compliance Officer or Compliance Committ
REQUIREME NTS:Graduate of an accredited school of nurs
ing.Licensed and registered as a registered nurse in the States where practic
ing.Current CPR certificat
ion.At least one year of experience as a registered nurse preferably in a home infusion sett
ing.When providing care to pediatric patients, at least one year of experience as a pediatric nurse preferably in a home infusion setting and/or the ability to become competent in pediatric practices associated with pediatric home infus
ion.Knowledge and experience in managing infusion access devices such as peripheral lines, PICC lines and central venous catheters including implantable po
rts.Free from any communicable diseases, illnesses or injuries that may interfere with the employee’s ability to perform tasks required of the posit
ion.Versatile with work schedule. Takes responsibility for primary patients, when an after-hours need for care arises whenever possible the nurse clinician will provide any necessary care needs and communicate all actions performed via the report system or needed to the in-house RN staff or the AOM On Call
RN.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication sk
illsIntermittent visits based on nurse’s availabil
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