Infusion RN - Elmhurst

Option Care Health•Itasca, IL

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, and works under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The nurse may also provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home and may act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager, as applicable and in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position requires travel for business purposes, potentially up to 100% of the time, and includes participation in nursing department on-call responsibilities. If applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines under physician order, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central-line catheters, monitors PICC/midline sites, and educates patients on line-infection prevention and routine care.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted registered nurse (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 for safe service delivery and infusion skill sets 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, if required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, overhead reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity, including near and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency-response duties and to meet any required periodic reevaluation of related physical capabilities and competency.
Ability to use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
1–2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

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 the plan of treatment in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interviews; reassess needs, 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 team members as needed.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate effectively and promptly with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines; maintain legible documentation and follow approved abbreviation and error-correction practices.
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 and procedures, professional standards, applicable laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and protect confidential 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, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities and perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines under physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central-line catheters, monitor lines, and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.