Home Infusion RN - Sussex County (Full Time)

Option Care Health•Georgetown, DE

2d•$43 - $71•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 supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The nurse assesses patients, develops and implements nursing care plans, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and adjusts care in response to changes in patient status or physician orders. The role includes timely clinical communication and documentation, discharge planning, support for patient independence with prescribed therapy, and compliance with applicable policies, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements. The nurse may provide training and mentorship to other nurses, coordinate paraprofessionals, and participate in on-call responsibilities. When applicable, duties include PICC/midline insertion and care, and troubleshooting or declotting obstructed central-line catheters. The position requires business travel, potentially up to 100% of the time, and access to a vehicle with liability insurance. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying, mobility and reaching activities, fine motor skills and visual acuity, and the ability to perform CPR. The role may involve occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, adverse weather, animals, 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 applications, 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 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 perform CPR and related emergency response duties; physical capability may be periodically reevaluated.
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 care plans; evaluate progress toward goals and modify treatment as patient status or physician orders change.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, reassess response to therapy, and obtain or clarify physician orders for treatment revisions.
Promptly notify physicians of 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 families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Complete clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following documentation policies and practices.
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 and procedures, 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 promptly 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 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 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.
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; monitor PICC/midlines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.