Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Jacksonville, FL

20d•$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 their homes or in an alternate infusion suite. The nurse supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, documenting care, and coordinating with clinical teams and medical providers. Depending on applicable duties and orders, the nurse may insert PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and provide line-care education. The position includes participation in nursing on-call responsibilities and may involve business travel up to 100% of the time.

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 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 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 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 near and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency-response duties and maintain the required physical ability and competency.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a company background check, 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; evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, reassess response to therapy, obtain and clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
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 support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation during visits and submit it within established timelines, following documentation policies and procedures.
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, regulations, guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond 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 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 and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager in accordance with 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.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order; troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters; monitor PICC lines or midlines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.