Home Health/Infusion RN

Come be a part of something new and exciting at Penn Medicine at Home! Apply and learn about our brand-new Penn Home health & Infusion Response Support Team (PHIRST). The PHIRST Staffing Team will be Penn Medicine at Home’s newest internal staffing team and will service patient’s needing home health and infusion care. This exciting team will not be following a case load and would help support same day SOC’s, SNF at Home, add on visits, Peripheral IV insertion, PICC or Midline Removals, Urgent Hydration or Solumedrol infusions and uncovered visits due to call outs in your own community. Join us and make a difference in patients' lives every day!

We have openings in the following territories in Philadelphia: 

• • West Philadelphia
  • Center City
  • South Philadelphia
  • Southwest Philadelphia

Why work as a PHIRST Nurse?

 Home Health Focused Competencies/ Visit types

•Oasis SOC ( with office support)

•Wound Care

•Wound Vacs

•Foley’s/ Irrigations

•Pleurex, Surgical drains, & drain removal

•PEG tubes and enteral feeds

•Ostomies in extenuating circumstances

Infusion Focused Competencies

•PICC/ Port / Midline Care

•Picc and Midline removals

•IV antibiotics

•TPN

•Chemo disconnects

•PCA management

•Hospital Hook ups

•Milrinone

•Diuretics and Steroids

•Hydration

•Anaphylaxis Policy

•IVIG/ Biologic infusions/ relief

•Peripheral IV insertion and removal

•Pump competency 

Responsibilities:

·These nurses are experts in administering medications, fluids, and other treatments directly into the patient’s bloodstream through intravenous (IV) lines.

·Handling various types of infusions, including antibiotics, pain management, chemotherapy, nutrition, and factor therapy.

·Unlike hospital-based care, these nurses bring their expertise to patients’ homes.

·Assess patients, monitor their progress, and ensure safe and effective administration of infusions.

·May simultaneously administer two different infusions to a patient. This could involve managing multiple IV lines, coordinating medications, and ensuring compatibility and safety.

·Work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers.

·Following established protocols and collaborating on treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique needs.

·Educate patients and their families about infusion procedures, potential side effects, and self-care.

·Document vital signs, infusion rates, adverse reactions, and any adjustments made during the process. Some patients may have CVADs, such as PICC lines or implanted ports.

·Skilled in maintaining and using these devices for safe and efficient infusion delivery.

Qualifications:

Clinical Nurse-NCL (Non-Clinical Ladder) track: requirements:

·Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school of nursing

·15+ months of relevant professional nursing experience

·Pennsylvania (or New Jersey) RN licensure (depending on hire location)

·BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider, as per the American Heart Association

·Have a car, valid driver’s license, and car insurance

OR

 Clinical Nurse 2 track requirements:

·Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing

·15+ months of relevant professional nursing experience

·Pennsylvania (or New Jersey) RN licensure

·BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider, as per the American Heart Association

·Have a car, valid driver’s license, and car insurance.