Home Infusion RN - Per Diem - Rutland

Option Care Health•Bedford, NH

2d•$41 - $68

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. The nurse ensures patient safety, continuity, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under structured supervision of the designated supervisor. This is a per-diem position serving the Rutland area, with travel of up to 100% for business purposes. The role includes assessing patient needs and status, developing and adjusting plans of care, administering treatments and medications, and educating patients and caregivers. The nurse collaborates with physicians and the clinical team, maintains timely and complete documentation, supports discharge planning, and may train or mentor other nurses. When applicable, duties include PICC or midline insertion and catheter troubleshooting and care. The position involves travel to home and alternate care settings and may expose the nurse to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, weather, animals, and unpredictable home environments. Required safety equipment includes closed-toe shoes, a facemask, goggles, a gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device.

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 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 lift of 75 pounds, and exert up to 20 pounds of force 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.
Required 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 and maintain CPR-related physical capability and competency as required.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and a functioning communication device in routine and emergency situations.

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; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to changes in condition or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits; obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes, and provide written summaries as required.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I staff as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit accurate clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following documentation and privacy 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, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
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 and safeguard confidential patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s scope of services and instruct patients about applicable 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; may act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence, as applicable and permitted by regulations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, 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 or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines and educate patients about infection prevention and routine care.