Infusion RN - Hybrid In Home & In Suite - Tampa

Option Care Health•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Option Care Health is hiring an Infusion Nurse II, a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care under a physician’s plan of care. The nurse works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor and delivers care in patients’ homes, alternate infusion suites, or through virtual visits. The role is scheduled for 40 hours, Tuesday through Saturday, and serves the Tampa-area communities listed in the posting. Travel for business purposes may be required up to 100% of the time. The nurse develops and implements plans of care, evaluates patient progress, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, and adapts care in response to changes in condition or physician orders. The role also includes clinical documentation, communication and coordination with care teams and providers, discharge planning, patient safety, compliance, mentoring and training activities, and participation in nursing on-call responsibilities. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines and troubleshoots or declots obstructed central line catheters. The position requires an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, at least one year of nursing experience, current CPR certification, and a vehicle available for business travel with proof of liability insurance. Compensation is listed as $38.84–$64.72, with the actual pay determined by factors including education, experience, skills, and market alignment.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
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 tools to communicate and document care.
Willingness 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 occasionally or 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform 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 work with potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, varied weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
One to two 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 changes in patient status or physician orders.
Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit, including through health data access and patient interviews.
Reassess patient needs based on physical findings, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment-plan revisions, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I team members 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.
Prepare and submit clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines; follow documentation and correction policies.
Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
Comply with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation requirements.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and protect confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain the company’s scope of services and instruct patients about applicable 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 home settings and, when applicable, act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, or mentor nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities and perform other related duties as directed.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.