Infusion RN - Baltimore (Field/AIS)

Option Care Health•Baltimore, MD

5d•$43 - $71

About The Position

The Infusion RN is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in an Ambulatory Infusion Clinic, helping ensure 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 may provide care in home or alternate care settings as applicable. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing nursing care plans, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, and adapting care in response to changes in patient status or physician orders. The nurse documents care during visits, communicates with clinical teams and medical providers, supports continuity of care, and follows applicable company policies, professional standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements. The role also includes required nursing on-call responsibilities, continuing education, and potential precepting or mentoring duties.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Associate’s degree in nursing.
Current CPR certification; an in-person class is required by company policy.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe service delivery and applicable infusion skill sets.
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 20% of the time for business purposes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lifting capacity of 75 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, 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 perform CPR and related emergency response duties and maintain the required physical capability and competency.
Ability to work with potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, adverse weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, face mask, 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 care plans and treatments; evaluate patient progress and modify treatment in response to 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 during skilled visits, reassess responses to therapy, and obtain or clarify physician orders as needed.
Promptly inform physicians of significant changes in patient condition and provide written summaries within supplemental orders.
Teach patients and families or caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate effectively and promptly with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines; follow documentation policies and error-correction practices.
Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations and guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
Respond promptly and 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 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 absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager as applicable.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, or supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities as required.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.