Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Orlando, FL

13d

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 ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, and works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The nurse may provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals and may act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager, as applicable and in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adjusting plans of care, administering treatments and medications, teaching patients and caregivers, coordinating with physicians and clinical teams, and completing timely clinical documentation. The nurse also participates in discharge planning, team conferences, on-call responsibilities, and the orientation and mentoring of other nurses. When applicable, duties include PICC/midline insertion, troubleshooting or declotting obstructed central line catheters, and teaching line care and infection prevention. This position requires travel of up to 100% of the time for business purposes. Employees may encounter blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and sharps, varying weather and home environments, and other listed occupational exposures. The role requires the physical ability to perform CPR and related emergency response duties.

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 required for safe service delivery 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 the ability to use nursing technology to communicate and document care.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds occasionally or up to 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 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 capabilities as required by the position.
Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.
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 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, using available health data and patient interviews.
Reassess patient needs based on physical findings, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions, 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 caregivers using a patient-centered approach to help them participate in care and achieve independence with prescribed therapy.
Communicate promptly and effectively with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits 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 automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond appropriately 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.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, and mentor nurses for orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, when applicable.
Troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, when applicable.
Monitor PICC lines or midlines and teach patients about infection prevention and routine line care, when applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.