Infusion RN - Per Diem - Daytona Beach

Option Care Health•Daytona Beach, FL

25d•$37 - $61

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. The role supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The nurse develops and implements nursing care plans, assesses and reassesses patient needs, administers medications and treatments, teaches patients and caregivers, and adjusts care in response to patient status or physician orders. The role also includes clinical documentation, communication and coordination with providers and the clinical team, discharge planning, compliance with applicable policies and standards, and participation in on-call duties. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC/Midlines, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central lines, and teaches line infection prevention and routine care. This position requires business travel of up to 100% of the time and may involve occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, and unpredictable home environments. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a company background check, drug screen, and enrollment in the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards for safe service delivery 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 the ability to use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care.
Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.

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

Initiates, develops, and implements intermediate nursing care plans and treatments; evaluates patient progress and modifies treatment plans in response to patient status or physician orders.
Organizes and provides direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families or caregivers.
Assesses patient needs and physical status during skilled visits and reassesses needs based on physical findings, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
Obtains and clarifies physician orders, promptly reports significant changes in patient condition, and provides written summaries to physicians as required.
Provides training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
Teaches patients and caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicates with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Completes clinical documentation during visits and submits it within established timelines, following documentation policies and practices.
Coordinates discharge planning, prepares discharge summaries and patient instructions, and reports patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Complies with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Uses computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, document care, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Responds promptly to patient requests and initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintains ethical and professional conduct and safeguards confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explains the company’s scope of services and instructs patients about related financial obligations and service charges.
Completes required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.
Provides oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and may act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence, as applicable and in accordance with regulations.
Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and may precept, train, mentor, orient, onboard, or supervise other nurses as assigned.
Participates in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Performs other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
When applicable, inserts PICC/Midlines per physician order, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central line catheters, and monitors PICC/Midlines while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.