Home Infusion Nurse - Bakersfield

Option Care Health•Bakersfield, CA

11d

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. The nurse supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The role may include travel throughout the service area and participation in nursing department on-call responsibilities.

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 skills applicable to agency programs and service needs.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.
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 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 a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities and CPR-related duties required by the role.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and a functioning communication device in routine and emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
1–2 years of previous infusion nursing experience.

Responsibilities

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