Home Infusion RN - Shelton

Option Care Health•Shelton, CT

2d•$45 - $74•Onsite

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 develops and implements intermediate nursing care plans, administers treatments and medications, assesses and reassesses patient needs, and adapts care in response to patient status and physician orders. The role includes educating patients and caregivers, coordinating with clinical teams and medical providers, documenting care during visits, and supporting continuity through discharge planning and transfer summaries. Depending on applicable duties, the nurse may insert PICC or midline catheters, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and educate patients on line care and infection prevention. The position requires nursing experience, an active unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, and current CPR certification. The nurse must be able to travel for business, have access to a vehicle and required motor vehicle licensure and insurance, and meet the position’s physical and emergency-response demands. The role participates in nursing on-call responsibilities and may provide training, mentoring, and oversight of other staff as assigned.

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 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 meet the stated physical, visual, motor, and CPR-related demands.
Ability to work in environments with potential occupational exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous substances, sharps, weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home conditions.
Ability to use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, face mask, 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 nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, including response to therapy.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I team members as needed.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit timely clinical documentation, following company documentation standards and 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, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, document care, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond promptly to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard 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 professional licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of 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, and onboarding support as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
If applicable, insert PICC or midline catheters per physician order; troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters; and monitor lines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.