Home Infusion RN - Suffolk County

Option Care Health•New Suffolk, NY

22h•$49 - $81

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 nurse ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The role involves assessing patient needs, implementing and adjusting nursing care, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating with physicians and the clinical team. The nurse documents care during visits, supports discharge planning, follows applicable policies and regulations, and participates in on-call responsibilities. Depending on the assignment, duties may also include PICC or midline insertion and troubleshooting central line catheters. The position requires travel for business purposes, potentially up to 100% of the time. It involves physical activity and possible occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, and variable home environments. Safety equipment and a functioning communication device are required.

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 needed for safe service delivery 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; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and meet the job’s fine motor and visual acuity requirements.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency-response duties; physical ability may be periodically reevaluated under company policy and applicable requirements.
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; evaluate patient progress and modify treatments in response to patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patient needs and physical status at skilled visits, reassess response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in patient condition.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
Teach patients and caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with clinical team members, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit timely, legible clinical documentation and follow company documentation practices.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient 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, document care, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly 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 related financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.
Coordinate and oversee paraprofessionals in the home setting; may act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence, as applicable.
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.
If applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines as ordered by a physician.
If applicable, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters.
If applicable, monitor PICC or midline sites and educate patients on line infection prevention and routine care.