The role involves visiting patients at home to administer IV therapies and provide ongoing clinical support in accordance with individual care plans and clinical protocols.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses looking for flexible community-based work, with the opportunity to take on regular and long-term assignments.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe and effective IV therapy to patients in their own homes.
Administer IV medications, fluids and therapies in line with prescribed treatment plans.
Undertake venepuncture and cannulation where required.
Access and manage PICC lines, midlines and other vascular access devices where competent.
Monitor patients before, during and after IV therapy.
Recognise and appropriately escalate any changes in a patient's condition.
Complete accurate clinical documentation following each patient visit.
Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
Provide patients and their families with appropriate information and support.
Liaise with clinicians, pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare professionals as required.
Work independently while maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.
Travel between patient visits within the allocated community area
Salary description
£35.00 - £35.00 per hour