Infusion Nurse - Part Time - Reno

Option Care Health•Reno, NV

2d•$41 - $68

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. The nurse ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care while working under structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, and adjusting treatment in response to patient status or physician orders. The nurse coordinates with clinical teams and medical providers, completes timely clinical documentation, supports discharge planning, and follows applicable policies, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements. The position also includes mentoring and training other nurses, participating in on-call responsibilities, and, when applicable, performing PICC/midline procedures and care.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted registered nurse 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 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 described physical demands of the role.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency response duties; physical ability may be periodically reevaluated.
Ability to use required safety equipment, including 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

Initiate, develop, implement, and evaluate intermediate nursing plans of care and treatments; provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at skilled visits; reassess patients’ response to therapy and obtain or clarify physician orders as needed.
Promptly inform physicians of significant changes in patient condition and provide written summaries when required.
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 clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following documentation policies and practices.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient care 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 the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s services and instruct patients about 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 absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager as applicable.
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/midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor PICC/midlines while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.