Infusion Nurse - Part Time - Logansport

Option Care Health•Logansport, IN

1d•$37 - $61

About The Position

Option Care Health is hiring an Infusion Nurse II to coordinate and provide intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. The nurse works under structured supervision and supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The schedule is weekly on Monday and Tuesday, with one Saturday per month. The role includes assessing patients, implementing and evaluating nursing care plans, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating with physicians and clinical teams, and completing timely clinical documentation. The nurse may also provide training and mentorship to other nurses, coordinate discharge planning, participate in on-call responsibilities, and perform PICC or midline procedures when applicable. The position requires an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, at least one year of nursing experience, current CPR certification, a valid license to operate a motor vehicle, and access to a vehicle with proof of liability insurance. Travel may be required up to 100% of the time for business purposes. The listed pay range is $36.89–$61.49; pay is determined by the applicant’s qualifications and other factors.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
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 ability to use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
One to two years of previous infusion nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate intermediate nursing plans of care and treatments; adapt them to patient status and physician orders.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, obtain and clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers.
Train and mentor 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.
Complete and submit accurate clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient needs and progress when transferring care.
Follow agency policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Protect patient and company confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable requirements.
Explain Option Care’s services and instruct patients about related financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Coordinate and oversee paraprofessionals in the home setting and, as applicable, act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care, if applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.