Home Infusion Registered Nurse (PartTime)

Overview *** $5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates *** Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary role The primary role of the Infusion Nurse is to provide clinical care and education to patients receiving a wide range of parenteral medications dispensed from Optum Infusion Pharmacy (the "Company"). The most common route of administration is intravenous; however, medications may also be given via subcutaneous infusion or injection, intramuscular injection, or intraspinal (intrathecal and epidural) infusion. Service delivery will take place in our ambulatory infusion suite or in the home environment. All infusion services and medication delivery is provided in accordance with Optum Infusion Pharmacy policies, procedures and therapy-specific protocols, and based on comprehensive orders received from a physician or licensed practitioner. The Home Infusion Nurse fills an integral role in the clinical operations of the organization, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team needed to prepare, deliver and seek reimbursement for the infusion therapy that is safely and effectively administered to each patient. Primary Responsibilities Establish and maintain positive clinical rapport with patients and their families, working closely with them in the provision of infusion therapy, education related to self-care and self-administration, and clinical monitoring of patient response to therapy Assess patient appropriateness for infusion therapy, including safety of the home environment, availability of caregiver support, and willingness of patient and/or caregivers to become as independent in therapy administration and monitoring of response to therapy as possible Obtain and document patient's medical history at the start of care and ongoing, particularly as related to the diagnosis being treated with the prescribed infusion therapy Complete all required clinical documentation thoroughly and timely, including nursing plans of care (POC), plans of treatment (POT), visit notes, clinical summaries, medication profiles, discharge summaries and any updates provided to members of the patient's care team, as well as obtaining patient and/or caregiver signatures on relevant consents and required forms Participate in case conferences as needed to comprehensively plan patient care with the multi-disciplinary care team Provide skilled care to patients of varying ages and medical conditions, as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with physician orders and the plan of treatment Establish, secure and maintain vascular access devices as prescribed, including peripheral IV placement, PICC and tunneled central venous catheter dressing changes, and implanted port access Administer medications as prescribed, performing therapy-specific clinical assessments in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures and protocols, which may include frequent vital sign monitoring, management of acute infusion reactions, monitoring of side effects, and procurement of laboratory specimens Communicate observations of patient response to therapy and overall physical assessment/condition with members of the care team in a timely manner Establish collaborative relationships with home health agencies delivering services on behalf of or in conjunction with the Company, providing agency education and support as requested by the nursing supervisor Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of infusion therapies administered in the home and ambulatory infusion center, utilizing Company policies, procedures and protocols in addition to all available training resources to ensure understanding of each therapy before initiating treatment Maintain current nursing licensure in all states in which patients are serviced, as required by the respective State Boards of Nursing and/or Department of Health Comply with all State and Federal regulations and laws, including OSHA protections, HIPAA privacy and data security, and home infusion standards of practice Complete all training required upon hire and annually per policy, including CPR certification Serve as a professional representative of the Company when meeting with and/or providing education to external customers, payers and referral sources Assist in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested Drive personal or rental vehicle (per travel policy) to perform job duties, including travel to the Company office, patient homes, area hospitals, physician offices, home health agency offices, and the Ambulatory Infusion Suite Required Qualifications Active and unrestricted licensure as a Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification, or willing to obtain prior to starting employment 1+ years of experience working as an RN in a clinical care setting that contributes to proficiency in infusion therapy Proficient with electronic medical records documentation Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals Demonstrated ability to work independently in home or alternate-site settings Demonstrated ability to assume a flexible work schedule Demonstrated ability to meet attendance, overtime, after-hours on-call, and other reliability requirements Driver's license and access to reliable transportation that will enable travel to customer and/or patient sites Must be able to work 20-30 hours per week Must be willing to cover an 80 miles radius from Worcester, MA Preferred Qualifications Active and unrestricted licensure as an RN in New Jersey or Connecticut Experience with administering infusion therapy in a home or alternate-site setting Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic medical records programs Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society standards of practice, policies and procedures Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and data security requirements, OSHA protections, and accreditation standards for home health and home infusion pharmacy Proficient with Microsoft Office Strong organizational and critical thinking skills Effective interpersonal communications, both written and verbal Teaching skills Pay and Benefits Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The salary includes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contributions. The hourly pay for this role ranges from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Equal Opportunity and Compliance UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum