Home Infusion Nurse - Per Diem - Denver

Option Care Health•Denver, CO

4d•$43 - $71

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, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patient needs, implementing and adapting nursing care, administering treatments and medications, and educating patients and caregivers. The nurse communicates with physicians and the clinical team, maintains timely clinical documentation, supports transitions and discharge planning, and follows applicable policies, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements. The position also includes nursing on-call responsibilities and travel for business purposes of up to 100% of the time. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central line catheters, and monitors lines while educating patients about infection prevention and routine care.

Requirements

Active, 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 for safe service delivery and infusion skills 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 to communicate and document care.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and a maximum of 75 pounds, and performing required patient-care and CPR duties.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.

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 plans of care; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patients’ needs and physical status during skilled visits, reassess their response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant condition changes to physicians.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to help them participate in and become independent with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with Option Care’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Complete and submit legible clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following documentation policies and approved abbreviations.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations and guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly and appropriately 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 Option Care’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.
Oversee and coordinate paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence in accordance with regulations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, mentor, orient, and onboard nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, monitor lines, and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.
Travel for business purposes as required, up to 100% of the time.