Home Infusion RN - Pittsburgh

Option Care Health•Pittsburgh, WV

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care to patients in the home or an alternate infusion suite. The role ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, and works under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The nurse develops and implements plans of care, assesses and reassesses patients, administers medications and treatments, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates with physicians and the clinical team, and maintains timely clinical documentation. The position also supports continuity and discharge planning, contributes to training and mentorship, coordinates paraprofessionals as applicable, and participates in on-call and multidisciplinary team responsibilities. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines as ordered, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central lines, and provides line-care education. This role requires a valid RN license, at least one year of nursing experience, CPR certification, a vehicle and required motor vehicle licensure for business travel, and the ability to travel up to 100% for business purposes. The stated pay range is $34.95–$58.25; compensation depends on the applicant’s qualifications and other factors.

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 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, including ability to use nursing technology 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, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching, 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 work in conditions that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, temperature and weather extremes, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, face mask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
One to two 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 and reassess needs based on response to therapy and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians as required.
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 the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines; follow 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 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 protect 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 professional 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, and mentoring to nurses 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 lines, and educate patients about infection prevention and routine line care.