Home Infusion Nurse - Part Time - Riverside

Option Care Health•Riverside, CA

3d•$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 their homes or in an alternate infusion suite. The nurse promotes patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adjusting nursing plans of care, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, communicating with physicians and the clinical team, and documenting care. The nurse also supports discharge planning, provides training and mentorship to other nurses, and may oversee paraprofessionals. Depending on applicable duties, the nurse may insert PICC or midline catheters and troubleshoot or declot obstructed central-line catheters. This part-time position requires travel for business purposes of up to 100% of the time. The role includes physical activity and potential occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, and variable home environments. Required safety equipment includes closed-toe shoes, a facemask, goggles, a gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device.

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.
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 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; physical ability may be periodically reevaluated.
Ability to work with required safety equipment and in settings with potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, and unpredictable home environments.

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 treatment in response to patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, obtain and clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I staff as needed to promote patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit accurate, legible clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following documentation policies and practices.
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, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, document care, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond promptly 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 professional licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence in accordance with regulations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide nursing precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC or midline catheters per physician order, when applicable.
Troubleshoot or declot obstructed central-line catheters, when applicable.
Monitor PICC or midline catheters and educate patients on infection prevention and routine line care, when applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.