Home Infusion Nurse - Beaverton

Option Care Health•Portland, OR

3d•$41 - $68

About The Position

The 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 works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor to promote patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing nursing care and treatment plans, administering medications and treatments, educating patients and caregivers, and adapting care in response to patient status or physician orders. The nurse communicates with physicians and the clinical team, prepares timely clinical documentation, coordinates discharge planning and transfers of care, and supports patient independence with prescribed therapy. The position also includes mentoring and training other nurses, participating in multidisciplinary conferences and on-call responsibilities, and maintaining compliance with professional standards, regulations, agency policies, and patient confidentiality requirements. Depending on the applicable duties, the nurse may insert PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central lines, and educate patients about line care and infection prevention. The position requires business travel of up to 100% of the time.

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 for safe service delivery and in 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 tools to communicate and document care.
Willingness 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 up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform physical activities including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, 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 perform CPR and related emergency response duties and maintain the required physical capability and competency.
Ability to comply with safety requirements, including use of closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device.

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, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to changing 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 during skilled visits, reassess responses to therapy, and obtain or clarify physician orders as needed.
Promptly inform physicians of significant changes in a patient’s condition and provide written summaries as required.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I team members as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and caregivers using a patient-centered approach to promote independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with clinical team members, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following documentation policies and practices.
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 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, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s scope of services and related financial obligations and service charges to patients.
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, orientation, onboarding, training, and mentoring to other nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines according to physician orders, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while teaching prevention of infection and routine care.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.