Home Infusion RN - Washington, D.C. (Full Time)

Option Care Health•Washington, DC

2d•$47 - $78

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 role ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, and works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The nurse assesses patients, develops and implements plans of care, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and modifies care in response to changes in patient status or physician orders. The role also involves clinical documentation, communication and coordination with physicians and the clinical team, discharge planning, training and mentoring other nurses, and participation in on-call responsibilities. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central line catheters, and teaches patients about line care and infection prevention. The position requires business travel of up to 100% of the time. It includes physical demands such as lifting, walking, standing, and other movements, as well as potential occupational exposure to blood, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, adverse weather, animals, and unpredictable home environments. Required safety equipment includes closed-toe shoes, a facemask, goggles, a gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device.

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 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 applications, with the ability to use nursing technology 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 lifting capacity of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, 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 CPR and related emergency-response duties; periodic reevaluation of physical capabilities and competency may be required.
Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, re-evaluate response to therapy, obtain or 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.
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 the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit timely, legible clinical documentation in accordance with company policies and timelines.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report 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 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.
Protect confidential patient and company information, including compliance 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 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 precept, train, and mentor nurses during orientation, onboarding, and assigned supervisory activities.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, when applicable.
Troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, when applicable.
Monitor PICC lines or midlines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine line care, when applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.