Home Infusion Registered Nurse (Part‑Time)

UnitedHealth Group•Woonsocket, RI

1d•$29 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Home Infusion Nurse, you’ll provide one on one, skilled clinical care to patients where they feel most comfortable—at home or in an ambulatory infusion suite. This role offers true autonomy, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients and caregivers while delivering life changing therapies. You’ll have the support of a multidisciplinary care team, comprehensive training, and the resources you need to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate infusion care. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Rhode Island or willing to obtain in first 6 months (paid by business)
Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross or willingness to obtain prior to start
1+ years of RN experience in a clinical setting supporting infusion or IV therapy (e.g., ICU, Med Surg, ED, PACU)
Proven ability to work independently with solid clinical judgment and effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to cover an 80 mile service radius while working an average of 20 hours per week

Nice To Haves

Home infusion experience
Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR platforms
Understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and home infusion accreditation guidelines
Proven solid communication, organization, critical thinking, and teaching skills

Responsibilities

Travel to patient homes and related sites using a personal or rental vehicle in accordance with company travel policies
Provide safe and compliant infusion services in accordance with Optum Infusion Pharmacy policies, protocols, and physician orders
Establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, including education on self-care and self-administration
Assess patient suitability for home infusion therapy, including home safety, caregiver support, and patient independence
Obtain and maintain accurate patient medical histories, clinical assessments, and all required documentation, including plans of care, visit notes, medication profiles, and discharge summaries
Deliver skilled nursing care across a range of patient ages and conditions based on physician orders and treatment plans
Establish, access, and maintain vascular devices, including peripheral IVs, PICC lines, tunneled catheters, and implanted ports
Administer medications and monitor patient responses, including managing infusion reactions, vital signs, side effects, and lab collection
Communicate patient status and therapy response promptly with physicians, pharmacists, supervisors, and other care team members
Assist in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested