Home Infusion RN - Sussex County (Full Time)

Option Care Health•Newark, DE

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 role supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, under structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The nurse develops and implements plans of care, assesses and reassesses patients, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and updates treatment plans as patient needs or physician orders change. The position also requires timely clinical documentation, coordination with clinicians and medical providers, discharge planning, compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and participation in training, conferences, and on-call responsibilities. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines and troubleshoots obstructed central line catheters. The role involves business travel of up to 100% of the time. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and performing a range of movements and CPR-related duties. The work may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and sharps, adverse weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.

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.
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 lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform required physical movements, maintain fine motor skills and visual acuity, and perform CPR and related emergency response duties.
Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.

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 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 patients’ needs and physical status during skilled visits, and reassess their response to therapy and any supplemental orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s 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.
Prepare and submit timely, legible clinical documentation in accordance with company policies and timelines.
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, 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 appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Safeguard confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s scope of services and related patient 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; may act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence, as applicable.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, or mentor nurses 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 educating patients about infection prevention and routine care.