Infusion RN - Kissimmee

Option Care Health•Kissimmee, FL

2d•$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 nurse ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adjusting plans of care, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating with clinicians and providers, and completing clinical documentation. Depending on applicable duties, the nurse may insert PICC/Midline catheters and troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters. The position requires business travel of up to 100% of the time and participation in nursing department on-call responsibilities.

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 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.
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 meet the listed physical demands of the role.
Ability to perform and maintain the physical capability necessary for CPR and related emergency response duties.
Ability to comply with job safety requirements, including use of required protective equipment.

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; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
Organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and families or caregivers.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit, including reassessment of response to therapy and review of supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians as required.
Provide training and mentorship to 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 with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit legible, timely clinical documentation in accordance with established requirements and company policies.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
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; may act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence as applicable.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities and perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
If applicable, insert PICC/Midline catheters per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor PICC/Midline lines while teaching infection prevention and routine care.