Home Infusion Nurse - New Haven

Option Care Health•Shelton, CT

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 role ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, and works under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The nurse assesses and reassesses patients, develops and adjusts care plans, administers treatments and medications, and teaches patients and caregivers how to manage prescribed therapy. The role includes clinical documentation, communication with physicians and care teams, discharge coordination, emergency response, and participation in on-call duties and multidisciplinary conferences. Depending on the assignment, the nurse may insert PICC lines or midlines and troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters. This position requires an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, at least one year of nursing experience, current CPR certification, a vehicle and required motor vehicle licensure for business travel, and the ability to travel up to 100% for business purposes. The role involves physical activity and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, hazardous substances, and variable home environments.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards for safe service delivery 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, and 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; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform physical activities including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching, 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 use required safety equipment, including 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.
One to two years of previous infusion nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care, and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, and reassess responses to therapy and supplemental orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I staff as needed.
Teach patients and caregivers using a patient-centered approach to promote independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Complete timely, legible clinical documentation and follow documentation and error-correction policies.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, document care, 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 services and instruct patients about related financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.
Oversee and coordinate paraprofessionals in the home setting; may act as supervisor in the supervisor’s or nurse manager’s absence, as applicable.
Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities 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 orders, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.