Home Infusion RN - Queen Anne's/Anne Arundel County

Option Care Health•Annapolis, MD

About The Position

Option Care Health is hiring an Infusion Nurse II to coordinate and provide intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. The nurse works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor and supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The role includes assessing patients, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating with the clinical team and medical providers, and documenting care. The nurse may also provide mentorship and training to other nurses, oversee paraprofessionals, and participate in on-call responsibilities. When applicable, the role includes PICC or midline insertion, troubleshooting or declotting obstructed central line catheters, and patient education on line care and infection prevention. The position requires travel of up to 100% for business purposes.

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 required for safe service delivery and in 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 a maximum lifting capacity of 75 pounds, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities required by the role, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity, including close 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 capability and competency.
Ability to work in settings with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and other sharps, fumes, chemicals, weather conditions, 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 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 patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, including through health data access and patient interviews.
Reassess patient needs and response to therapy and obtain supplemental physician orders as needed.
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 team members 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 support continuity of care.
Prepare and submit accurate clinical documentation in real time and within established 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 and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other 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.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and protect confidential patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s services and related financial obligations and service charges to patients.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home and, as applicable, act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, and mentor nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC or midline catheters per physician order when applicable.
Troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters and monitor PICC or midline lines, including educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.