Home Infusion Nurse - Per Diem - Aurora

Option Care Health•Aurora, CO

5d•$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 helps ensure patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. This is a per-diem position serving Aurora, with business travel required up to 100% of the time. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing nursing plans of care, administering medications and treatments, educating patients and caregivers, and adapting care to changes in patient status or physician orders. The nurse communicates with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers; maintains timely clinical documentation; supports discharge planning; and follows applicable company policies, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements. As applicable, the nurse may insert PICC or midline catheters and troubleshoot or declot obstructed central lines. The position requires an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, at least one year of nursing experience, current CPR certification, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle for business travel, and proof of liability insurance. The work involves physical activity and possible exposure to blood, body fluids, hazardous substances, sharps, adverse weather, animals, and unpredictable home environments. The stated pay range is $42.72–$71.21; pay is determined by qualifications and other stated factors.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least one 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.
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 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 maximum lifting 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, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
Required fine motor skills and visual abilities, including near and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency-response duties and maintain the required physical capability and competency.
Ability to use required 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.
One to two years of previous infusion nursing experience.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care; provide treatments and medications; evaluate progress; and modify care in response to patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, reassess response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I team members as needed.
Teach patients and families or caregivers 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.
Complete clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following company documentation policies.
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 accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, document care, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Protect confidential patient and company information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
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 licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and, as applicable, act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, or supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC or midline catheters per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care, if applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.