Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Tampa, FL

20d•$39 - $65

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, under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The nurse may also provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home and may act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager, as applicable and in accordance with regulations. The position participates in nursing department on-call responsibilities and may insert PICC/Midlines, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor PICC/Midline care when applicable. The position requires an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, at least one year of nursing experience, and current CPR certification. The nurse must have a state-required motor vehicle license, access to a vehicle for business travel, and proof of liability insurance. Travel may be required up to 100% of the time. The work involves physical activity and potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles, chemicals, weather, animals, and unpredictable home environments. The posted pay range is $38.84–$64.72; the final salary depends on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

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 necessary for safe service delivery 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 the ability to use nursing technology 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; 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 near and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Physical ability to perform CPR and related emergency-response duties and maintain required competency.
Ability to comply with safety requirements, including use of closed-toe shoes, face mask, 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, implement, and evaluate intermediate nursing plans of care and treatments; organize and provide direct patient care, administer medications, perform treatments, and educate patients and caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to changes in patient status or physician orders to meet established or revised care goals.
Assess patient needs and physical status at skilled visits, reassess response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes, and provide written summaries to physicians as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I staff as needed to promote patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following documentation policies and 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 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 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, 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.
When applicable, insert PICC/Midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, monitor PICC/Midline status, and educate on line infection prevention and routine care.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.