Home Infusion RN Part Time
About The Position
Optum is seeking a Home Infusion Nurse to provide one-on-one skilled clinical care in patients’ homes or an ambulatory infusion suite. The role involves delivering safe, effective, and compassionate infusion care, supported by a multidisciplinary care team, comprehensive training, and the resources needed to administer therapies. The position offers autonomy, a flexible schedule, and opportunities to build meaningful connections with patients and caregivers. The nurse travels within Springfield, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas. The schedule is 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours; drive time is included. Door-to-door drive time and mileage are compensated, with mileage reimbursement aligned to IRS standard mileage rates. Benefits include accruing paid time off and a monthly performance-based bonus opportunity.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
- Current BLS/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before starting.
- Comfort and confidence performing IV starts in a variety of patient populations.
- Ability to work independently with solid clinical judgment and effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Home infusion experience.
- At least 1 year of RN experience in a clinical setting supporting infusion or IV therapy, such as ICU, Med Surg, ED, or PACU.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR platforms.
- Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards.
- Understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and home infusion accreditation guidelines.
- Strong 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 according to Optum Infusion Pharmacy policies, protocols, and physician orders.
- Establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, including educating them 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 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 according to 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 infusion reactions, vital signs, side effects, and lab collection.
- Promptly communicate patient status and therapy response to physicians, pharmacists, supervisors, and other care team members.
- Assist with staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource when requested.
Benefits
- Paid door-to-door drive time and mileage.
- Mileage reimbursement in alignment with IRS standard mileage rates.
- Accruing paid time off (PTO).
- Monthly performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive training.
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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