Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Charlotte, NC

23d•$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 in 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 develops and implements intermediate nursing plans of care, assesses and reassesses patients, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and adjusts care in response to changing patient status or physician orders. The role also supports continuity through timely communication and documentation, discharge planning, compliance with applicable standards and policies, and participation in on-call and multidisciplinary team activities. Depending on the position’s applicability, duties may include PICC or Midline insertion and care.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
Minimum of 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 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 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 meet the listed physical demands of the role.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency response duties and maintain required physical capabilities and competency.
Ability to comply with safety requirements, including use of 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.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiates, develops, and implements intermediate nursing plan-of-care treatments; evaluates patient progress and modifies treatment in response to changing status or physician orders.
Organizes and provides direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families or caregivers.
Assesses patient needs and physical status during skilled visits; reassesses response to therapy and obtains or clarifies physician orders as needed.
Promptly informs physicians of significant changes in patient condition and provides written summaries within supplemental orders.
Provides training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
Teaches patients and families or caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicates with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Completes clinical documentation in real time and submits it within established timelines, following documentation policies and practices.
Coordinates discharge planning, prepares discharge summaries and patient instructions, and reports care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Complies with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Uses computers and automation technology to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Responds promptly to patient requests and initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintains ethical and professional conduct and safeguards confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explains the company’s scope of services and instructs patients about related financial obligations and service charges.
Completes required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.
Provides oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and may act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager, as applicable and in accordance with regulations.
Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participates in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Performs other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
If applicable, inserts PICC/Midlines per physician order, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central line catheters, and monitors PICC/Midline sites while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.