Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Gainesville, FL

20d•$37 - $61

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 role ensures 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 assesses patients, develops and implements plans of care, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and adjusts care in response to patient status and physician orders. The position also includes clinical documentation, care coordination, discharge planning, patient-safety and regulatory compliance, mentoring and training other nurses, and participation in nursing on-call responsibilities. Depending on the applicable role and orders, duties may include PICC/Midline insertion, troubleshooting or declotting central lines, and line-care education. The position requires an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, at least one year of nursing experience, current CPR certification, access to a vehicle and required motor-vehicle licensure for business travel, and the physical ability to perform nursing and CPR duties. Travel may be required up to 100% of the time. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a company background check, drug screen, 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 necessary for safe service delivery and in infusion skill sets 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 meet the stated physical demands of the position.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency-response duties, with possible periodic reevaluation of CPR-related physical capabilities and competency.
Compliance with company background-check and drug-screen requirements 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.
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 patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at skilled visits; reassess responses to therapy and obtain or clarify physician orders as needed.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
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 achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare timely, legible clinical documentation during visits and submit it according to established timelines and company documentation 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 automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond promptly to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard 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.
Coordinate and oversee paraprofessionals in the home setting; may act as supervisor in the absence of the supervisor or nurse manager, as applicable and permitted by regulations.
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.
When applicable, insert PICC/Midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor PICC/Midlines while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.