Home Infusion Nurse - Spokane

Option Care Health•Spokane Valley, WA

3d•$39 - $65•Onsite

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 the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, implementing and evaluating nursing care plans, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, and communicating with physicians and the clinical team. The nurse documents care during visits, supports discharge planning, follows applicable clinical and regulatory standards, and may provide training and mentorship to other nurses. The position also participates in nursing department on-call responsibilities and may perform PICC/midline procedures and care when applicable. The position requires business travel of up to 100% of the time. It involves physical activity and potential exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous substances, sharps, environmental elements, animals, and unpredictable home environments. Pay range: $38.84–$64.72; compensation depends on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

Active, 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 required for safe service delivery and infusion skill sets 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.
Willingness 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 up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities and visual and fine motor tasks described for the role, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and adjusting visual focus.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency-response duties and maintain required physical capability and competency.
Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home conditions.
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.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as patient status or physician orders change.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit, reassess response to therapy, obtain and clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
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 the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit timely, legible clinical documentation, following company documentation policies and practices.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, regulations, guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
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 related financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Coordinate and oversee 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 precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, if applicable.
Troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, if applicable.
Monitor PICC lines or midlines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine line care, if applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.