Infusion Nurse - Part Time - Reno

Option Care Health•Reno, NV

12h

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 an alternate infusion suite, ensuring patient safety, continuity, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The nurse works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The role includes patient assessment, treatment and medication administration, patient and caregiver education, care coordination, documentation, and participation in on-call duties. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central line catheters, and monitors lines while teaching infection prevention and routine care. The position may involve travel up to 100% for business purposes and requires access to a vehicle for business travel. It is a part-time role based in Reno.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN 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 lifting capacity of 75 pounds, and meet the stated exertion and movement demands of the role.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency response duties and maintain the required physical capability and competency.
Ability to use required protective equipment and work in environments with potential exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous substances, sharps, adverse weather, animals, and unpredictable home conditions.

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 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.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, including through patient interviews and access to health data; reassess needs and 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 staff 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 support continuity of care.
Complete clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following documentation policies and standards.
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, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation requirements.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
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 scope of services and related financial obligations to patients.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.
Oversee and coordinate paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
Participate in multidisciplinary 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, and monitor lines while teaching infection prevention and routine care.