Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Jacksonville, 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, and works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The nurse may provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals and may act as Supervisor when the Supervisor or Nurse Manager is absent, as applicable under state and federal regulations. The role participates in on-call responsibilities and multidisciplinary team conferences, and may precept, train, and mentor other nurses. The position requires travel for business purposes of up to 100% of the time. If applicable, duties include inserting PICC lines or midlines under physician order, troubleshooting or declotting obstructed central line catheters, and monitoring lines while teaching patients about infection prevention and routine care. 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 registered nurse (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 the agency’s 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 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 exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Physical ability to perform the listed movements and CPR-related duties and emergency response requirements; periodic reevaluation may apply.
Ability to meet job-related visual and fine motor requirements.
Successful completion of a company background check, drug screen, and Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening and enrollment.
Willingness to use required safety 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.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care and treatments, evaluating patient progress toward goals.
Organize and participate in 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 to achieve established or revised care goals.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit using health data and patient interviews; reassess needs based on physical findings, therapy response, and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment-plan revisions, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I team members as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families using a safe, effective, patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate in a timely and effective manner with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines; complete documentation legibly and follow approved abbreviation and correction practices.
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 guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and 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, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s scope of services and instruct patients about 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.
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, and monitor lines while educating patients about infection prevention and routine care.