Home Infusion RN - Brookline

Option Care Health•Boston, MA

2d•$45 - $74

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, under structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The nurse assesses patients, implements and adjusts treatment plans, administers medications and treatments, and educates patients and caregivers. The position also coordinates with clinicians and medical providers, maintains timely clinical documentation, supports discharge planning, and participates in on-call duties. Depending on applicable orders and responsibilities, the nurse may insert PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and provide line-care education. The role requires business travel, potentially up to 100% of the time, and involves physical activity and potential occupational exposure to infectious materials and other hazards. The position is not designated as having supervisory responsibilities, although it may include mentoring, precepting, and oversight of paraprofessionals.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards for safe service delivery and infusion skills applicable to agency programs and service needs.
Advanced certification and training as applicable.
Required license 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 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.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity, including close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to comply with safety requirements, including use of closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device for 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.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing treatment plans; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment 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 needs and response to therapy, clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
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 promote 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 timely, legible clinical documentation in accordance with established timelines and 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, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, 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, 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; 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.
If applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order; troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters; monitor PICC lines or midlines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.