Home Infusion Nurse - PRN - West Haven

Job Description Summary 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. Works under structured supervision of the designated supervisor. Job Responsibilities Initiates, develops, and implements intermediate nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress toward goals. Organizes and participates in the provision of direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families/caregivers. Modifies plan of treatment in response to changing patient status or physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals. Assesses patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interview. Re‑evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient condition, and provides a written summary within supplemental order. 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 to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs. 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. Completes all documentation legibly and applies approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per Option Care’s policy. Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions, thoroughly reporting patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care. Demonstrates compliance with agency operations, Option Care’s policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations/guidelines, 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 schedule. Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests. Initiates emergency procedures as necessary. Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Follows established programs and practices within policies and procedures 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. Effectively provides 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 in accordance with state and federal regulations. 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. If applicable: Inserts PICC/Midlines per physician order. Troubleshoots/downclots obstructed central line catheters. Monitors PICC/Midline and educates on prevention of line infection and routine care. Supervisory Responsibilities None (not applicable). 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. 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 and apply nursing technology tools for documentation. 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. Advanced certification and training as applicable. 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, including ability to see up close and from a distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials; hazardous substances; needles, sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather, animals, secondhand smoke/vape, and unpredictable home environments. Safety requirements include closed‑toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown, gloves, and functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations. Travel Requirements Willing to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes. Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs) Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. 1‑2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred. Salary Range Pay range: $44.67‑$74.44 per hour. Salary determined by applicant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data. Benefits 401(k) 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr