Home Infusion Nurse - Per Diem

Job Description Summary 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, to ensure patient safety with continuity and compliance under a physician’s plan of care. Works under structured supervision of the designated supervisor. Responsibilities Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress towards goals. Organize and participate in the provision of 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. Reevaluate patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtain and clarify physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, inform physician promptly of significant changes in patient’s condition, and provide written summary to physician within supplemental order. Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to ensure patient safety and compliance. Provide effective and safe teaching using patient-centered care approach for patient and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals. Effectively and timely communicate with Option Care’s 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 to comply with established timelines for billing optimization. Coordinate discharge planning and prepare discharge summaries with patient instructions and thoroughly report patient care needs, progress and goals when transferring care. Demonstrate compliance with agency operations, Option Care’s policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations/guidelines, and accreditation standards. Maximize 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 schedule. Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests; initiate emergency procedures as necessary. Accept accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Observe legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information, including HIPAA compliance. Speak knowledgeably about Option Care’s scope of services and effectively instruct patients about related financial obligations. Attend and complete required training modules, in‑services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure. Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and may act as the supervisor in the absence of the supervisor or nurse manager as applicable. Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned. Participate in nursing department on‑call responsibilities. Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor. If applicable: insert PICC/Midlines per physician order; troubleshoot and declot obstructed central line catheters; monitor PICC/Midline and educate on prevention of line infection and routine care. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, recommending promotions, scheduling, performance reviews, or discipline. Education & Experience Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice. Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience. Current CPR certification required. Must hold valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of liability insurance. Qualifications Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs. Advanced certification and training as applicable. Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications. Ability to use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care. Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; maximum lifting of 75 pounds. Exert force up to 20 pounds occasionally or 10 pounds frequently. 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. Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, hazardous substances, needles, sharps, fumes, chemicals, weather elements, animals, secondhand smoke/vape, unpredictable home environments. Safety requirements include closed‑toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown, gloves and 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 preferred. 1‑2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred. Salary Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Pay range is $40.78‑$67.97. Benefits 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. myFlexPay. Award/Recognition programs. EEO 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Option Care