Infusion RN - Elmhurst

Option Care Health•Itasca, IL

6d•$43 - $71

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care to patients in their homes or in an alternate infusion suite. The role supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The nurse develops and implements plans of care, assesses and reassesses patient needs, administers medications and treatments, educates patients and caregivers, and adjusts care in response to patient status or physician orders. The position also supports continuity through timely communication and documentation, discharge planning, mentorship and training of other nurses, and participation in nursing department on-call responsibilities. Depending on the circumstances, duties may include PICC or midline insertion and central-line troubleshooting and care. The position requires travel of up to 100% for business purposes. Physical demands include lifting and carrying, movement such as walking, standing, crouching and reaching, and the ability to perform CPR. The role may involve occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, environmental conditions, animals, and unpredictable home environments.

Requirements

Active and 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, and 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 exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities and visual and fine motor tasks described for the role, including CPR and related emergency-response duties.
Ability to meet applicable safety requirements, including use of specified protective equipment 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.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess and reassess patient needs and physical status at skilled visits, including response to therapy and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in a patient's condition, and provide written summaries to physicians as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with Option Care’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit legible, timely clinical documentation in accordance with established timelines and company documentation policies.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond 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 scope of Option Care’s 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; may act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager where 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 lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central-line catheters, and monitor lines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.