Home Infusion RN - Manchester/Bedford

Option Care Health•Bedford, NH

23d•Onsite

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. The nurse promotes patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care while working under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. This role serves the Manchester/Bedford area and may involve travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes. The nurse develops and implements plans of care, assesses and reassesses patients, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and adjusts care in response to patient status or physician orders. The position also includes clinical documentation, communication and coordination with the clinical team and providers, discharge planning, emergency response, and participation in on-call responsibilities. The nurse may mentor other nurses, coordinate paraprofessionals, and, when applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines and troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters.

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 and infusion skills applicable to agency programs and service needs.
Advanced certification and training as applicable.
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 up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and maintain the physical ability necessary to perform CPR and related emergency-response duties.
Ability to use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, a facemask, goggles, a 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.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement nursing plans of care and treatments, evaluating patient progress toward goals.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Modify the plan of treatment in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit using health data and patient interviews; reassess needs, response to therapy, and supplemental orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions, promptly report significant changes in a patient's condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I team members as needed.
Teach patients and caregivers 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.
Complete clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines, following documentation policies and practices.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, 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, as 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 and 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 educating patients about infection prevention and routine care.