Home Infusion RN - Per Diem - Crewe

Option Care Health•Ashland, VA

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 promotes patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, and works under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. This is a per diem position serving Crewe, with travel of up to 100% for business purposes. Depending on applicable orders and duties, the nurse may insert PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while teaching patients about infection prevention and routine care.

Requirements

Active, 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, 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; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 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 ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work with 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 plans of care and treatments, 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 patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit, and reassess needs based on physical findings, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions; promptly report significant changes in a patient's condition and provide written summaries to the physician as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I colleagues as needed.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate effectively and promptly with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines; follow documentation and error-correction 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 automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct, protect confidential patient and company information, and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Explain the company's scope of services and related financial obligations and service charges to patients.
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 supervisor's or nurse manager's absence in accordance with regulations.
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 lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and provide line monitoring and patient education when applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.