Infusion Nurse - Costa Mesa

Option Care Health•Costa Mesa, CA

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 role supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, and works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The nurse may insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care, if applicable. The position requires travel for business purposes, potentially up to 100% of the time. The nurse uses computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care, and document visits. The role also participates in on-call responsibilities, multidisciplinary conferences, training and mentoring activities, and may oversee paraprofessionals or act as supervisor in the supervisor’s or nurse manager’s absence, as applicable and in accordance with regulations. The role involves physical activity including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and carrying, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a maximum lift of 75 pounds. Occupational exposure may include blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and sharps, fumes, chemicals, temperature and weather extremes, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments. Required safety equipment includes closed-toe shoes, a facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device. The stated pay range is $44.67–$74.44; pay is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; bonding time off; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; HSA company match; flexible spending accounts; tuition reimbursement; myFlexPay; family support; mental health services; company-paid life insurance; and award and recognition programs.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe service delivery and infusion skills applicable to agency programs and service needs.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.
Required license 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 the ability to use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes, if required.

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, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care and treatments, and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Organize and participate in direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to changes in patient status or physician orders to achieve established or revised care goals.
Assess patient needs and physical status during each skilled visit using health data access and patient interviews; reassess needs based on physical findings, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment-plan revisions, promptly inform physicians of significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families or caregivers using a patient-centered approach to help them participate in and become independent with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate promptly and effectively with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families or caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines; complete documentation legibly and follow approved abbreviation and error-correction practices.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient 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 the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard 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, when applicable, act as supervisor in the supervisor’s or nurse manager’s absence.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring for nurse orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities and perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
If applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, monitor lines, and educate patients on infection prevention and routine line care.