RN Infusion Nurse - Per Diem - Lakewood

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, to ensure patient safety with continuity and compliance under a physician’s plan of care. Works under structured supervision of the designated supervisor. Responsibilities Initiates, develops, and implements intermediate nursing plan of care treatments, evaluates patient progress toward goals, and modifies the plan in response to changing status or physician orders. Assesses patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit, re-evaluates with reassessment, obtains and clarifies physician orders, and informs physician of significant changes with written summary. Provides training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to ensure patient safety and compliance. Prepares and delivers safe patient-centered teaching to patients and families to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs. Communicates effectively and timely with Option Care’s Clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care; prepares real-time clinical documentation and submits for billing within established timelines. Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions; reports patient 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 use of computers and automation technologies to validate 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 and follows established programs and practices reflective of Option Care’s mission, values, and objectives. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information, including adherence to HIPAA regulations. Speaks knowledgeably about Option Care’s scope of services and instructs patients on related financial obligations. Attends and completes required training modules, in-services, and continuing education; provides oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and may act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager per state and federal regulations. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences, 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. Additional Duties (If applicable) Inserts PICC/Midlines per physician order. Troubleshoots or disinfects obstructed central line catheters. Monitors PICC/Midline and educates on prevention of line infection and routine care. 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 and service needs. Advanced certification and training as applicable. 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 ability to evaluate annual appraisal and set professional growth goals with nurse manager; application of nursing technology tools for communication and documentation. Physical Demand Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with a maximum lifting of 75 pounds and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 pounds of force frequently; requires 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 exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials; possible exposure to 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 and/or gloves and functioning device for communication in 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 from an accredited school of nursing preferred. 1–2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred. Pay Range 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 $42.72–$71.21. 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