Home Infusion RN - Part Time - Harford County

Option Care Health•Columbia, MD

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 a designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating with physicians and clinical teams, and documenting care. The nurse may also mentor other nurses, coordinate paraprofessional oversight, participate in on-call responsibilities, and perform PICC or midline-related duties when applicable. This is a part-time position serving Harford County, with business travel of up to 100% when required.

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 for safe service delivery 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, 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, if required.
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 the physical activities described, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, balancing, stooping, reaching, 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 and maintain the physical capabilities necessary for CPR and related emergency response duties.
Ability to comply with safety requirements, including use of closed-toe shoes and applicable protective equipment and communication devices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
One to two years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit and reassess needs based on response to therapy and supplemental orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians as required.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with Option Care’s 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; follow documentation and error-correction policies.
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 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 protect confidential patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA.
Explain Option Care’s scope of services and instruct patients about applicable financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Oversee and coordinate paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, and mentor nurses for orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines under physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, monitor PICC/midline lines, and teach line infection prevention and routine care.