Infusion RN - Tallahassee

Option Care Health•Gainesville, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Infusion Nurse is a licensed Registered Nurse who provides clinical education and training to help patients transition to Option Care Health’s care delivery model. The role also provides intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion settings, supporting safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan. The nurse partners with the sales team to facilitate safe and effective transitions to Option Care Health services. Responsibilities include assessing patient suitability, educating patients, caregivers, and facility staff about services and products, coordinating transitions from hospital to home or alternate care settings, and facilitating service initiation. The nurse develops and adjusts nursing plans of care, provides treatments and medications, monitors patient progress, coordinates with physicians and care teams, and documents care. The position also includes mentoring other nurses, coordinating paraprofessionals as applicable, participating in on-call responsibilities, and complying with clinical, legal, regulatory, and agency standards. This position requires 100% local travel to patient homes, alternate infusion suites, partner facilities, hospitals, and medical offices. Compensation is listed as $36.89–$61.49, with the final pay determined by qualifications and market considerations.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
High school diploma or GED.
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.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all organizational levels, business-community contacts, and vendors.
Knowledge of standard practices for services offered and applicable standards, including ACHC and URAC standards.
Customer-service experience, including meeting service quality standards and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Basic PC skills, including competent use of the internet, email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Reliable transportation for travel to care facilities, home visits, and hospitals; if using a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
Willingness to obtain nursing licensure in additional states if business needs and geography support it.
Ability to plan, organize, and make presentations.
Ability to travel locally 100% to patient homes, alternate infusion suites, partner facilities, community hospitals, and medical offices.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and meet the stated physical and emergency-response demands of the position.
Successful completion of a company background check, drug screen, and Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening and enrollment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on home or alternate-site infusion experience or discharge-planning experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience growing service-provider partnerships.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, educate, and train patients, caregivers, and facility staff on Option Care Health services and products in alternate-site, home, or virtual settings.
Conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine suitability for the Option Care Health care delivery model.
Coordinate with the sales team on clinical transition education and improvements to increase patient transitions.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information and document education using company applications and technology.
Coordinate transitions from hospital to home or alternate care settings with facility staff, providers, and internal teams.
Provide in-person patient and caregiver education, gather pre-admission and insurance information, and facilitate initiation of services.
Develop and implement nursing plans of care and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers.
Modify treatment plans based on changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status during skilled visits, and reassess response to therapy and supplemental orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I staff as needed.
Communicate with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation during visits and submit it within established timelines; follow documentation policies and 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, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and comply with HIPAA and other confidentiality requirements.
Explain the company’s scope of services and related patient financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.
Coordinate and oversee 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 in nurse precepting, training, mentoring, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.