Infusion RN - Part Time - Richmond

Option Care Health•Ashland, VA

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About The Position

Option Care Health is hiring an Infusion Nurse II, a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. 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 position is part time and based in Richmond, with travel of up to 100% for business purposes. The nurse develops and adjusts patient care plans, assesses patients during skilled visits, administers treatments and medications, and teaches patients and caregivers. The role coordinates with physicians and the clinical team, maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation, supports discharge planning, and ensures compliance with professional standards, regulations, and company policies. It may also involve PICC or midline insertion and catheter troubleshooting when applicable. The nurse participates in on-call responsibilities and may provide mentorship and oversight to other nursing or paraprofessional staff as assigned. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Option Care Health describes itself as the nation’s largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider, with more than 8,000 team members, including 5,000 clinicians, serving patients in all 50 states. The company emphasizes an inclusive, respectful, engaging, and rewarding culture and offers a stated pay range of $38.84–$64.72; salary is determined by qualifications and internal and market considerations.

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 the agency’s 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.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, 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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related emergency response duties, with possible periodic reevaluation of physical capability and competency.
Ability to work with likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and potentially infectious materials, as well as possible exposure to hazardous substances and variable home environments.

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, implement, and evaluate intermediate nursing plans of care and treatments.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and 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 health data and patient interviews.
Reassess patient needs, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
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 effectively and promptly with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Complete and submit clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following documentation policies.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report patient care needs and progress during care transfers.
Comply with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, document care, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures as necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard confidential patient and company information in accordance 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.
Coordinate and oversee paraprofessionals in home settings and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
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, if applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.