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Home Infusion RN (HOME HEALTH NURSE 2)-Home Infusion

University of California- Davis Health
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Rocklin
550 West Ranch View Drive (Show on map)
April 25, 2024

The role of the Home Infusion Nurse Liaison is to provide exemplary infusion care to patients. Home Infusion RNs are experts in vascular access care and employ a wide range of techniques to ensure patients receive an exceptional care experience. Home Infusion RNs provide standard and progressive infusion therapies such as antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition, immunotherapies, enzymes, and other specialty medications that require the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to infusion reactions autonomously in the home.

With a focus on patient/caregiver teaching and care coordination, the clinical liaison ensures a safe transition for patients from hospital to home. The clinical liaison works primarily in the hospital and may perform infusions at the Health at Home infusion suites and also in the home setting.

The position requires some travel to patient's homes and administration of intravenous and subcutaneous infusions to support patients' health goals.

The HH RN 2 provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, sets priorities, and uses abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Apply By Date

(4/28/2024);

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • 1 year of Home Infusion Pharmacy experience.
  • 1 year of experience administering specialty IV medications including biologics.
  • 2 years of Vascular Access Device experience including accessing, maintaining, and blood sampling.
  • 2 years of experience placing peripheral IVs and performing peripheral blood draws
  • Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR Certification
  • Advanced assessment skills required to recognize early signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction and take necessary steps to prevent patient harm.
  • Ability to administer first-dose medications in the home-setting.
  • Knowledge and ability to administer anaphylactic medications in an emergency.
  • Ability to start peripheral IVs in patients with varying vasculature.
  • Ability to admix medications in the home-setting.
  • Demonstrated ability in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
  • Possess exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and present with an open and adaptable demeanor when faced with challenges.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
  • Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
  • Commitment to excellence in patient care.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
  • Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
  • Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
  • Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Demonstrated ability in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
  • Ability to drive distances and shift priorities based on patient care needs.
  • Ability to work in an autonomous and professional manner in unique environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Inpatient bedside nursing experience
  • Infusion clinic experience
  • Oncology experience
  • Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)
  • Vascular Access-Board Certified (VA-BC)
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
  • Pediatric Nursing Board Certification (PED-BC).

Department Description

UC Davis Health is a nationally recognized leader in the provision of high-quality, patient-centered care, based in the Greater Sacramento area of Northern California. UC Davis Health has a Comprehensive Cancer Center, internationally recognized MIND Institute, and a nationally ranked pediatric hospital. The UC Davis acute care hospital has 646 beds and an ambulatory care service area spanning north to the Oregon border, east to Nevada, and down the Central Valley to Fresno, California, covering 65,000 square miles across 33 counties.

The Department of Pharmacy is a dynamic, integral, and critical part of patient care provided by UC Davis Health. As a department of greater than 600 professional, technical, and administrative support personnel, we focus on providing patient-centered medication management that optimizes outcomes through practice, education, research, and leadership through the continuum of care. We also have the largest pharmacy residency program in the country with 46 total residents in 13 different programs.

The Department of Pharmacy offers comprehensive pharmaceutical services (unit dose, IV admixtures, clinical services, infusion pumps, and teaching) throughout the health system complex 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pharmacy services encompass inpatient pharmacy services as well as an expansive footprint in the ambulatory care space where we have clinical pharmacists embedded within our clinics and specialty care locations. Our operational teams support the health system enterprise with three inpatient pharmacies, five outpatient pharmacies, two infusion pharmacies, a home infusion service line, and the full complement of pharmacy purchasing, stores, and distribution.

UCDH Home Infusion is a new department aimed at bringing advanced infusion care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our purpose and values are centered from a patient-driven perspective and in partnership with physicians and other providers. The department prides itself on its delivery of user-friendly home infusion care for all patients, caregivers, and members of the health care team.

Position Information

  • Salary or Pay Range: $70.21-$94.47
  • Salary Frequency: Hourly
  • Salary Grade: 105
  • Payroll Title: HOME HEALTH NURSE 2
  • Number of Positions: 2
  • Appointment Type: Career
  • Percentage of Time: 100%
  • Shift Hours: 10 hours, 8-1830, Variable
  • Location: Placer Center for Health, Rocklin CA
  • Union Representation: Yes, NX
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy and our

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC:

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs

UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family

Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave

Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources

On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles

Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found

UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance as well as (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Must be able to travel to patients homes using a personal vehicle
  • Valid California driver's license is required, and employees must participate in the DMV pull notice system.
  • Some restricted vacation due to program needs is possible
  • Must work evening, on-call, weekends, holidays and overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements.
  • Will act as relief night charge nurse on occasion.
  • References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.

Special Requirements

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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