Infusion Nurse - Green Valley

Option Care Health•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. The role promotes patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The nurse assesses patients, delivers and evaluates care, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates with physicians and the clinical team, and completes timely documentation. The position may also include oversight and mentoring of other nurses and paraprofessionals, participation in on-call responsibilities, and PICC/Midline procedures when applicable. Travel may be required up to 100% of the time for business purposes.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards and infusion skills applicable to agency programs and service needs.
Advanced certification and training as applicable.
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 lift up to 50 pounds, with maximum lifting of 75 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of 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.
Willingness 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.
1–2 years of previous infusion nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, implement, and evaluate intermediate nursing plans of care and treatments.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to patient status changes or physician orders.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status at skilled visits, including response to therapy.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
Teach patients and caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit clinical documentation during and after visits in accordance with established timelines and policies.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow visit schedules.
Respond to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard confidential patient and company information in accordance 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 licensure.
Oversee and coordinate paraprofessionals in the home setting; may act as supervisor in the supervisor’s or nurse manager’s absence, as applicable.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, or supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
When applicable, insert PICC/Midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while teaching infection prevention and routine care.