Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Dunn, NC

6d•$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 the home or in 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 assesses patient needs and physical status, develops and adjusts plans of care, administers treatments and medications, and teaches patients and caregivers how to manage prescribed therapy. The role coordinates with physicians and the clinical team, completes timely clinical documentation, supports discharge planning, and complies with applicable agency policies, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements. The position also participates in on-call responsibilities and may provide training and mentorship to other nurses. Where applicable, duties include PICC/midline insertion, troubleshooting or declotting obstructed central-line catheters, and line-care education. The position requires business travel of up to 100% of the time. The work may take place in patients’ homes or alternate infusion settings, with potential exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, environmental conditions, animals, and unpredictable home environments. The role has physical demands including lifting, walking, standing, and other movement, and requires the physical ability to perform CPR.

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 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 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 job-related 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 near and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform and maintain CPR and related emergency-response physical requirements.
Ability to use required protective 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 adjust treatment in response to patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, including reviewing health data and patient response to therapy.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I team members as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families 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.
Complete clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines, following documentation policies and practices.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient 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 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 home settings and, as 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.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
If applicable, insert PICC/midline catheters per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central-line catheters, and monitor lines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.