Home Infusion Nurse - Weekend PRN - Orange County

Infusion Nurse II – Job Description Summary SCHEDULE: 10–20 hours per week, Monday plus either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday each week. Job Overview: An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in the home or alternate infusion suite, ensuring patient safety while following a physician’s plan of care under structured supervision. Responsibilities Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress toward goals. Organize and participate in direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families/caregivers. Modify plan of treatment in response to changing patient status or physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals. Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interview. Re‑evaluate patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtain and clarify physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, inform physicians promptly of significant changes, and provide written summaries. Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to ensure patient safety and compliance. Teach patients and families a patient‑centered care approach to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs. Communicate effectively and timely with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepare clinical documentation in real‑time during visits and submit to the nursing department in accordance with billing timelines. Complete all documentation legibly and apply approved abbreviations and error‑correction practices per policy. Coordinate discharge planning and prepare discharge summaries with patient instructions; report patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care. Demonstrate compliance with agency operations, policies, procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations, and accreditation standards. Maximize work efficiency through the use of computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders and track visit schedules. Respond promptly to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures as necessary. Accept accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Observe legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. Explain Option Care’s scope of services and related financial obligations to patients. Attend and complete required training modules, in‑services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure. Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals; may act as Supervisor when required. Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring during orientation and supervisory activities. Participate in nursing department on‑call responsibilities. Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor. If applicable: insert PICC/Midlines per physician order, troubleshoot/declot obstructed central line catheters, monitor PICC/Midline, and educate on prevention of line infection. Qualifications Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice. Minimum of one year of nursing experience. Current CPR certification. Demonstrated competency in patient‑care standards and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs. Advanced certification and training as applicable. License to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice with access to a vehicle for business travel and proof of liability insurance. Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications. Physical Demand Requirements Lift up to 50 pounds (max 75 pounds). Perform up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 pounds frequently. Work involves walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. Requires fine motor skills and visual acuity: near and far vision, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles, sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather, animals, secondhand smoke/vape, and unpredictable home environments. Wear closed‑toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves; maintain functional communication device for routine and emergency situations. Travel Requirements Willing to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes. Preferred Qualifications & Interests Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. 1–2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred. Benefits 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match myFlexPay Award/Recognition Programs Equal Employment Opportunity Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Company Overview Option Care Health has provided adult and pediatric patients with an alternative to hospital infusion therapy for over 40 years. With more than 2,900 clinical experts, we provide high‑quality infusion services for nearly all patients with acute and chronic conditions across the United States, reducing cost while maintaining quality outcomes. Purpose Statement We are guided by our purpose to provide extraordinary care that changes lives through a comprehensive approach to care at every step of the infusion therapy process: intake coordination, insurance authorization, financial assistance resources, education, and customized treatments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Option Care