Infusion RN - Per Diem - Fort Worth

Option Care Health•Irving, TX

11d

About The Position

Option Care Health is hiring an Infusion Nurse II to coordinate and provide intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. The nurse works under structured supervision and ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The role includes assessing patients, delivering infusion-related care, educating patients and caregivers, documenting visits, and collaborating with clinicians and medical providers. The position is per diem and based in Fort Worth. Travel may be required up to 100% of the time for business purposes.

Requirements

Active, 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, with the ability to use nursing technology 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, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 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 work in settings with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, environmental conditions, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, 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.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Modify treatment plans in response to changing patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status during each skilled visit, and reassess needs based on response to therapy and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions, 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 caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate effectively with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare and submit timely, legible clinical documentation in accordance with company policies and timelines.
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, 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 promptly 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 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 absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
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, monitor PICC lines or midlines, and teach infection prevention and routine line care.