Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Gainesville, FL

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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 role supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The nurse may also provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals and may act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager, as applicable and permitted by regulations. The position participates in nursing department on-call responsibilities and may insert PICC lines or midlines and troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters when applicable. The position requires travel of up to 100% for business purposes. Option Care Health is an independent home and alternate-site infusion services provider operating across all 50 states, with more than 8,000 team members, including 5,000 clinicians. The company describes a focus on compassionate care, professional growth, and an inclusive, respectful, engaging, and rewarding culture. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a company background check and drug screen, as well as background screening and enrollment in the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

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.
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 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 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, 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 perform CPR and related emergency response duties; CPR-related physical capabilities and competency may be reevaluated periodically.
Willingness to work in environments with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, varied temperatures and weather, 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 for routine and emergency situations.
Successful completion of a company background check and drug screen, and background screening and enrollment in the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
1–2 years of previous infusion nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Organize and participate in direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and their families or caregivers.
Modify the treatment plan in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interviews; reassess needs, response to therapy, and supplemental orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions, 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 families 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 clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines; follow documentation and correction 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 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 and appropriately 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 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, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities and 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 on infection prevention and routine care.