Infusion OB RN - Per Diem - Dayton

$79,206 - $131,976/Yr

Option Care Enterprises - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

5,001-10,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The RN position at Option Care Health involves professional case management of individual patient caseloads, ensuring that all physician-ordered care is executed and documented efficiently. The role requires substantial nursing knowledge and skills, serving as a liaison among patients, families, and healthcare providers. The RN will supervise and assist LVNs, participate in staff meetings, and complete competency examinations as required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out job assignments on all patients assigned in a timely manner.
• Documents care given according to appropriate policies & procedures within specified time frames.
• Maintains accurate and complete records with pertinent assessment of patient condition and the home setting.
• Performs patient care according to agency policies & procedures.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family and physicians, which involves effective teaching as ordered.
• Provides appropriate reporting to other nurses.
• Completes assessment and Plans of Care (POC) accurately.
• Implements POC effectively and evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes.
• Revises POC as needed to reflect changes in the patient's condition, responses to therapy and desired outcome(s).
• Utilizes POC to improve individual patient care.
• Demonstrates via documentation: correlation between POC, Physician's orders, and nursing notes.
• Coordinates patient care accordingly.
• Receives patient care assignment and contacts patient to establish visit time.
• Coordinates medications and equipment ordered for the patient.
• Verifies that all supplies, medication/pumps etc. are as ordered by physician.
• Consults with client and family regarding: Pathophysiology and disease process, self-care techniques and prevention, steps to take in emergency, adverse reactions to administered medications, ways to reach Healthy Connections, other resources about disease process, and seeking answers to questions from physician/other sources.
• Responsible and accountable for making patient care decisions that are reflective of the nurse's experience as well as the patient's educational preparation/level.
• Maintains confidentiality with all patient information and records.
• Receives and transcribes physician's orders accurately.
• Verifies orders against medications and supplies received.
• Confirms all pump settings with another RN before initiating any pump therapies with patient.
• Admits patients using appropriate forms and paperwork on every patient admission.
• Completes consents for therapy as needed.
• Provides patient with insurance estimates (within a range).
• Offers patient consultation with insurance manager to discuss insurance issues.
• Follow-up/Re-teach visits with appropriate documentation and nursing notes.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, onboarding and supervisory activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates safety and competency with patient care activities.
• Maintains cost control in use of all supplies, equipment and medications.
• Completes company paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Documents all findings and reporting accordingly including complaints.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license by the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Two (2) years hospital-based Obstetrical/Women's health experience.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to perform at a supervisory level.
• Current Driver's license and proof of required insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, medical staff, patients and families.

Nice-to-haves

• One (1) year experience in Home Health provision, preferred.

Benefits

• 401k