Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Melbourne, FL

1d•$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 an alternate infusion suite. The role supports 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 status, implements and adjusts nursing care plans, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and communicates with physicians and the clinical team. The position also completes timely clinical documentation, coordinates discharge planning, supports and mentors other nurses, and participates in on-call responsibilities. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC/Midlines, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central line catheters, and provides line-care education. The position involves business travel to patient locations, potentially up to 100% of the time. It requires the physical ability to perform patient-care and CPR duties and may involve exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous substances, sharps, adverse weather, animals, and unpredictable home environments.

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 skills 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 and 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 lifting capacity of 75 pounds, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities and visual and fine-motor tasks described for the position, including CPR and related emergency-response duties.
Successful completion of the company background check and drug screen, and Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening and enrollment.

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, implement, and evaluate intermediate nursing plans of care and treatments; modify treatment plans in response to patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, including performing treatments, administering medications, and educating patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits; reassess response to therapy and obtain or clarify physician orders as needed.
Promptly inform physicians of significant changes in patient condition and provide written summaries regarding supplemental orders.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Use patient-centered teaching to help patients and caregivers become independent with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit legible, timely clinical documentation in accordance with company policies and timelines.
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 other 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 protect confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s scope of services and related patient 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 Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence, 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 lines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.