Home Infusion RN - Per Diem - Washington DC

Option Care Health•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Option Care Health is hiring a per diem Home Infusion RN to provide nursing care to patients in their homes and alternate care settings. The nurse initiates and implements intermediate nursing plans of care, provides treatments and medications, assesses and reassesses patient needs, and adjusts care in response to changes in patient status or physician orders. The role includes patient and caregiver education, clinical documentation, communication and coordination with providers and the clinical team, and participation in discharge planning and multidisciplinary care. The nurse may also provide oversight, training, and mentorship to other nursing staff, and participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities. The role requires an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, at least one year of nursing experience, current CPR certification, and access to a vehicle with required liability insurance for business travel. Travel may be up to 100% for business purposes. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds (with a maximum lift of 75 pounds) and performing activities such as walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. The position may involve exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous substances, sharps, adverse weather, and unpredictable home environments.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe service delivery and applicable infusion skill sets.
Advanced certification and training as applicable.
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 to communicate and document care.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.
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 physical activities including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
One to two years of previous infusion nursing experience.

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 caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
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’s as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and caregivers using a patient-centered approach to help them manage prescribed therapy and care independently.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Complete clinical documentation during visits and submit it within established timelines, following documentation policies.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation requirements.
Use computers and other 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 and safeguard confidential patient and company information, including HIPAA compliance.
Explain the company’s services and related patient 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 home settings and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities and perform other related duties as directed.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.