Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Tampa, FL

13d

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 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 status, develops and implements nursing plans of care, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and adjusts care in response to patient status or physician orders. The position also supports care coordination, documentation, discharge planning, compliance with applicable policies and regulations, and mentorship of other nurses. Depending on the assignment, the nurse may insert PICC lines or midlines and troubleshoot obstructed central line catheters. This position requires travel for business purposes up to 100% of the time. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a company background check, drug screen, and Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening and enrollment.

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, 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.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force 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 close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency response duties; physical capability may be periodically reevaluated.
Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.
Successful completion of a company background check, 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.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

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 health data and patient interviews; reassess needs and responses to therapy.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit timely, legible 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, 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 related financial obligations to patients.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and 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.
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 lines, and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.