Home Infusion Nurse - Part Time - Eugene

Option Care Health•Portland, OR

12d•$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 role supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The nurse develops and implements care plans, assesses and reassesses patients, provides treatments and medications, teaches patients and caregivers, and communicates with physicians and the clinical team. The role also includes documenting care, coordinating transitions and discharge planning, mentoring other nurses, participating in on-call responsibilities, and following applicable professional, organizational, regulatory, and confidentiality standards. This is a part-time position serving the Eugene area, with business travel of up to 100% required.

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 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 a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the listed 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, with physical capability subject to periodic reevaluation as applicable.
Ability to work with potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, temperature and weather conditions, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
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.
1–2 years of previous infusion nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing care plans; provide direct care, treatments, and medications; educate patients and caregivers; and adjust treatment plans in response to patient status or physician orders.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status at skilled visits, review response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, report significant changes, and provide written summaries to physicians.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to promote independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate effectively and promptly with clinical team members, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following documentation policies and practices.
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, professional standards, regulations, guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond 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 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 and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the supervisor’s or nurse manager’s absence.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, and mentor nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
If applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.