Infusion RN - Baltimore (Field/AIS)

Option Care Health•Annapolis, MD

About The Position

The Infusion RN coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in an Ambulatory Infusion Clinic, ensuring patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The nurse works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor and provides assessment, treatment, medication administration, education, and care coordination for patients receiving infusion services. The role requires timely clinical documentation, communication with patients, families, physicians, and the clinical team, and adherence to company policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and confidentiality requirements. The nurse may coordinate paraprofessionals, participate in on-call responsibilities, and help train or mentor other nurses. The position may require travel for business purposes and involves physical demands and potential occupational exposure associated with patient care.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Associate degree in nursing.
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.
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 20% 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 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform physical activities including walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, 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 and maintain the physical capabilities necessary for CPR and related emergency response duties.
Ability to work with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, chemicals, adverse weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes and applicable face mask, goggles, gown, 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, implement, and evaluate nursing plans of care and treatments.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers.
Modify the plan of treatment in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits and reassess response to therapy.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly communicate significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Teach patients and caregivers to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate with clinical team members, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Complete accurate clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following company documentation policies.
Comply with company policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation requirements.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate orders, document care, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and safeguard confidential patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s services and instruct patients about related financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and 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 conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring to nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities as required.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.