Home Infusion Nurse - Per Diem - Hunterdon County

Infusion Nurse II An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care to patients in the home or in an alternate infusion suite, ensuring patient safety with continuity and compliance under a physician’s plan of care. The role works under structured supervision of a designated supervisor. Job Responsibilities Initiates, develops, and implements intermediate nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress toward goals. Assesses patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interview, re‑evaluating needs through reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Provides training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to ensure patient safety and compliance. Provides effective and safe teaching using a patient‑centered care approach for patient and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs. Effectively and timely communicates with Option Care’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care; prepares and submits real‑time clinical documentation. Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions, thoroughly reporting patient care needs, progress, and goals during transfers. Demonstrates compliance with agency operations, Option Care’s policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations, and accreditation standards. Maximizes work efficiency through the use of computers and other automation technologies to validate plan of treatment orders, communicate patient care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules. Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiates emergency procedures as necessary. Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct, following established programs and practices reflective of Option Care’s mission, values, and objectives. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information, including adherence to HIPAA regulations. Speaks knowledgeably about Option Care’s scope of services and effectively instructs patients about related financial obligations for care and service charges. Attends and completes required training modules, in‑services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure for demonstrated knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in the home and/or alternate care settings; may act as the Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned. Participates in nursing department on‑call responsibilities. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. Inserts PICC/Midlines per physician order. Troubleshoots/declots obstructed central line catheters. Monitors PICC/Midline and educates on prevention of line infection and routine care. Basic Education and 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 and service needs. 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 the nurse manager. Physical Demand Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with a 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. Team members have the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials; possible exposure to hazardous substances with potential effects on reproduction, injury from needles, sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, secondhand smoke/vape and unpredictable home environments. Safety requirements include closed‑toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves and a functioning device for communication in both 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 to 2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred. Pay Range is $46.60–$77.67. Salary to be determined by applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Benefits 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match myFlexPay Award/Recognition Programs 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 Option Care Home Health LLC