Licensed Practical Nurse - UNC Home Infusion Nursing

Considering a career in Home Infusion Nursing?

Join our team and experience the rewarding opportunity to deliver one-on-one, holistic care to your patients. The Infusion LPN will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to provide high-quality, compassionate care that truly makes a difference.

What UNC offers :

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment Incentive of $5,000
• Mileage reimbursed at the current IRS rate
• The hours are Monday - Friday, may have holiday and weekend rotation.
• Shift / weekend / holiday differentials
• UNC issued phone with safety features.

Who we are looking for :

If you're ready to bring your expertise into a role that offers autonomy and meaningful patient connections, apply today and become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary : The nurse in this role will visit infusion patients in their home. In this position, you will draw labs, perform dressing changes, and reinforce education. This position works under the supervision of the assigned RN. Work hours are Monday - Friday, but the position may require holiday and after-hour coverage.

Responsibilities :

1. Administers prescribed treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards as allowed in the NC State Board of Nursing Regulations.

2. Assists with the discharge planning and carrying out the patient's teaching plan under the direction of the RN.

3. Collaborates with the RN and healthcare team to advocate for the patient and supports the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs. Provides compassionate basic nursing care and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

4. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines.

5. Implements components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.

6. Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and physician orders. Documents all patient activities in accordance with documentation standards.

7. Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direct supervision of the RN. Collaborates with supervising RN on the execution of the patient's plan of care. Assists physicians, RNs and health care team members with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families? care to achieve desired outcomes.

8. Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner

Job Details

Legal Employer :

Entity : UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit :

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Work Schedule : Day Job

Location of Job : US : NC : Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : Not Applicable

Hiring Range : $21.40 - $31.76 per hour . Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.