Home Infusion Nurse RN - Full Time - Rutland

Option Care Health•Bedford, NH

1d•$41 - $68

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care to patients in the home or an alternate infusion suite. The nurse promotes patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The position involves developing and implementing nursing care plans, assessing patient needs and responses to therapy, administering treatments and medications, and educating patients and caregivers. The nurse communicates with physicians and the clinical team, documents care, coordinates discharge planning, and follows applicable professional, regulatory, accreditation, and company requirements. The role may also include PICC or midline procedures and related catheter care when applicable. The position requires business travel of up to 100% of the time. The nurse must have access to a vehicle and maintain the required motor vehicle license and liability insurance. The role involves physical activity and potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, and unpredictable home environments. Option Care Health offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; retirement savings with company match; and other listed benefits.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification; an in-person class is required by company policy.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs.
Required licensure to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice, 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 use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with maximum lifting of 75 pounds, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the job, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity, including near and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to effectively perform CPR and related emergency response duties and maintain the required physical capability and competency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
1–2 years of previous infusion nursing experience.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing care plans and treatments, evaluate patient progress, and modify treatment in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit, reassess response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I staff as needed.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Complete clinical documentation in real time, submit it within established timelines, and follow documentation policies.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond promptly to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard confidential patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s scope of services and instruct patients about applicable financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines and teach infection prevention and routine care, when applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.