Infusion Nurse I

Job Description Summary An Infusion Nurse I is a licensed registered nurse who provides basic direct patient care to patients in the home or in an alternate infusion site, ensuring patient safety, continuity, and compliance under a physician’s plan of care. Works under close direct supervision of the designated supervisor. Job Responsibilities Initiates, develops, and implements basic nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress toward goals; participates in direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families/caregivers. Modifies plan of treatment in response to changing patient status based on physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals. Assesses patient needs and physical status at each visit; re-evaluates needs through reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physicians promptly of significant changes in patient condition, and provides written summary within supplemental order. Provides effective and safe teaching using patient-centered care approach to enable independence with prescribed therapy and care needs. Effectively communicates with Option Care’s Clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepares clinical documentation in real time during visits and submits to the nursing department to comply with established timelines for billing optimization. Under close supervision, coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions and reports progress when transferring care. Demonstrates compliance with agency operations, Option Care’s policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations, and accreditation standards. Maximizes work efficiency through use of computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders and maintain an assigned visit schedule. Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests; initiates emergency procedures as necessary. Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical conduct and adherence to policies and procedures reflective of Option Care’s mission, values, and objectives. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding confidentiality, including HIPAA compliance. Spokes knowledgeably about Option Care’s scope of services and explains related financial obligations for care and service charges. Attends and completes required training modules, in‑services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure. Provides oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting; may act as the Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager per state and federal regulations. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities. Participates in nursing department on‑call responsibilities. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities. Basic Education and/or Experience Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice. Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience. Current CPR certification required. Basic Qualifications Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs. Required licensure 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 with the ability to self‑evaluate for annual appraisal and jointly set professional growth goals with a nurse manager. Physical Demand Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with maximum lifting of 75 pounds; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demands may involve walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying; fine motor skills and visual acuity required. Risk of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials; possible exposure to hazardous substances; safety requirements include closed‑toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown, gloves, and a functioning communication device. Travel Requirements Willing to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes. Preferred Qualifications & Interests Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred. 1‑2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred. Pay Range Pay Range is $36.89–$61.49 per hour. Salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data. Benefits 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match myFlexPay Award/Recognition Programs Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr