Home Infusion Nurse - Lake Elsinore

Option Care Health•Lake Elsinore, CA

13d•$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. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adjusting care plans, administering treatments and medications, teaching patients and caregivers, and coordinating with physicians and the broader clinical team. The nurse documents care in real time, supports discharge planning, observes applicable professional and regulatory standards, and participates in on-call duties. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central lines, and teaches patients about line care and infection prevention. This position requires travel for business purposes, potentially up to 100% of the time. Compensation is listed as $42.72–$71.21, with the specific rate determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
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 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; 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.
Use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations.

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 treatments in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients, families, and 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.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate effectively and promptly with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following documentation and error-correction 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, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
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 the company’s scope of services and instruct patients about financial obligations and service charges.
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, 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 order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while teaching line care and infection prevention.