Home Infusion RN - Per Diem - Washington DC

Option Care Health•Washington, DC

3d•$47 - $78

About The Position

Option Care Health is hiring a per diem Home Infusion RN to provide skilled infusion and nursing care in patients’ homes and alternate care settings. The nurse assesses patients, develops and modifies plans of care, administers medications and treatments, educates patients and caregivers, and evaluates progress toward care goals. The role involves coordinating with physicians, patients, families, and Option Care’s clinical team; maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation; supporting continuity of care and discharge planning; and following applicable clinical, regulatory, safety, and confidentiality requirements. The nurse may provide training and mentorship to other nurses, coordinate paraprofessionals, participate in multidisciplinary conferences and on-call responsibilities, and perform PICC/Midline insertion and central-line troubleshooting when applicable. The position requires business travel, access to a vehicle, and the ability to provide care in variable home environments.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
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 lift of 75 pounds, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform 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 the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work with possible occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and other sharps, fumes, chemicals, varied weather conditions, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
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.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate intermediate nursing plans of care; provide direct patient care, treatments, medication administration, and patient and caregiver education.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status at skilled visits, including response to therapy and changes in condition.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, communicate significant changes promptly, and document supplemental orders and care.
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 needs.
Communicate with Option Care’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit accurate, legible clinical documentation in real time and within established 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, 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 to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Protect confidential patient and company information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Explain Option Care’s 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.
Coordinate and oversee 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 provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC/Midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central-line catheters, and monitor and teach routine PICC/Midline care and infection prevention when applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.