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Posted: 11-Jun-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 258429
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke HomeCare & Hospice
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home forthe Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC.
Shift: Monday-Friday: with rotating shifts of 8:30 AM-5:00 PM and 9:30 AM-6:00 PM and occasional weekend coverage
Job Summary:
As an Infusion Coordinator with Duke University Health System, you will make providing service your priority.
The Infusion Coordinator RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in order organize seamless care in the home for those patients being discharged from the hospital with infusion needs.
Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department.
Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in guided by DUHS Professional Practice model participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health related projects as assigned.
Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
Preferred Qualifications
Education and Formal Training
Associate Degree or Diploma, Nursing required
Registered Nurses are not required but encouraged to enroll in a DUHS approved BSN program after completing two years of service of their start date.
Licensures, Certifications
Must have a current RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or Compact RN licensure in participating state
Current State of North Carolina Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) (American Heart Association only) (may be updated if need be during orientation)
Professional Work Experience & Requirements
Preferred 1-2 years of med-surgical, critical care or home health/hospice/infusion preferred
Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance coverage
Prior experience in Home Health, Hospice or Infusion preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including JCAHO and DFS standards, ICD-9 Coding.
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
Ability to use fine motor skills
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs and technology
Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Knowledge in wound identification and treatments, infusion and other advanced nursing skills
Critical thinking skills and organization skills
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Strong computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, preferred
Excellent rapport, understanding, and communication with the patients and their family members
Ability to work autonomously and independently in varying environments.
Able to withstand driving long distances, stooping, bending, lifting 20 plus pounds, and climb stairs
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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