Home Infusion RN - Per Diem - Lewiston

Option Care Health•Lewiston, NH

12h

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care to patients in the home or an alternate infusion suite. The nurse supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, delivering and adjusting treatment, administering medications, educating patients and caregivers, communicating with providers and the clinical team, and maintaining timely clinical documentation. The nurse also supports discharge planning, emergency response, care coordination, and the training and mentorship of other nurses. Depending on applicability, the role may include PICC or midline insertion and central-line troubleshooting. This is a per diem position based in Lewiston, with travel of up to 100% for business purposes.

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 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 maximum lifting of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, 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 CPR and related emergency-response duties and maintain the required physical ability and competency.
Ability to work with possible exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, temperature and weather extremes, 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

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing care plans and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits and reassess response to therapy and changing needs.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
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 clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following documentation policies.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation requirements.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures as 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 licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home 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.
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 teaching infection prevention and routine care.