Infusion Nurse II

Option Care Health•Montgomery, AL

13d•$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 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 assesses patient needs and physical status, develops and implements nursing plans of care, provides treatments and medications, and educates patients and caregivers. The role also communicates with clinicians and providers, documents care, coordinates discharge planning, supports other nurses through training and mentorship, and participates in on-call responsibilities. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central line catheters, and provides line-care education. This position requires an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, at least one year of nursing experience, current CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for business travel. The position may require travel up to 100% of the time. The salary range is $36.89–$61.49, with the amount determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

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 exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the listed 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 and maintain CPR and related emergency response capabilities as required by the position.
Ability to work with potential occupational exposures including blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, varied environmental conditions, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations.

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; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, including evaluating responses to therapy and obtaining or clarifying physician orders.
Promptly inform physicians of significant changes in patient condition and provide written summaries related to supplemental orders.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I team members as needed.
Teach patients and families 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 timely, legible clinical documentation 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 guidelines, 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 protect 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 the home setting and, as 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.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
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.