NELC is of the fastest growing home infusion therapy services company in New England and is the region’s only non-profit home infusion provider. NELC is a hospital collaborative serving more than 57 hospital systems in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. NELC was created by local hospitals to ensure their patients have access to a provider that reflects their commitment to excellence in patient care, quality and service. Like our owner hospitals, NELC provides patient focused care.We currently have an opening for a Full Time Infusion Nurse based out of our Portland, ME branch. The ideal candidate would reside near the Bridgton/Naples area of Maine. This position is planned to work a rotating schedule and will require weekend and on call availability based on department needs. We are also offering a $*3,000 Sign on Bonus!*

Relationships with Patients
Generous PTO
Work Independently
Flexible Schedule
Are you ready to have these and additional benefits in your life? If you answer YES! Then NELC is the place for you!
The person in this position is responsible for the provision of direct patient care to home infusion therapy patients in conjunction with physician orders. Establishes, implements and revises, as needed, a plan of treatment that meets each patient’s specific needs and is in compliance with Joint Commission, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines and NELC policies and procedures.

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Benefits:*

• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous employer-matched 403b savings program
• Company paid: Life insurance, Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• And much more!

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Job Responsibilities:*

• Accurately performs initial and ongoing patient assessments of home infusion therapy patients.
• Provides comprehensive initial and ongoing patient and caregiver education relating to the prescribed home infusion therapy.
• Demonstrates competency in the aseptic administration and monitoring of all therapy types provided by NELC.
• Effectively communicates changes in patient status to appropriate members of infusion and reimbursement teams verbally and in writing (progress notes, e-mail, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Comprehensively documents all patient assessments and communication with patients, caregivers and other members of the healthcare team in each patient’s record.
• Inserts, maintains / troubleshoots and discontinues (as appropriate) all types of infusion access according to NELC policies and procedures.
• Maintains and demonstrates competency in the use and troubleshooting of infusion equipment and supplies.
• Assures that professional practice complies with state and federal regulations including, but not limited to, Nurse Practice Act and HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations and NELC’s Corporate Compliance Program
• Participates in case conferences as needed.
• Participation in On Call rotation for Nursing department.
• Effectively communicates both verbally & in writing inside and outside the organization; selects appropriate means of communication; questions to seek clarification and understanding; maintains confidentiality; listens actively to others; conveys appropriate information to others.
• Takes the initiative to meet internal and external customer needs in a timely and courteous manner; maintains a high level of customer satisfaction; follows up on customer complaints/concerns.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships; shows respect and concern for the feelings of others; interfaces effectively with all levels of the organization; focuses on situations rather that personalities in relating to others; works cooperatively within a group; accepts constructive feedback.

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Requirements:*

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Nursing or diploma with equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years acute care experience required.
• R.N. license in good standing in the state(s) where providing care / services required
• Current BLS Certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent driving record required.

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Preferred Abilities:*

• Previous home health nursing experience preferred.
• Previous Home Infusion Therapy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of the Joint Commission accreditation process and overall JC standards preferred.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

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