Infusion RN - Per Diem - Dunn

Option Care Health•Wilmington, NC

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 in an alternate infusion suite. The role ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, and works under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The nurse assesses patients, develops and implements plans of care, administers treatments and medications, teaches patients and caregivers, and coordinates with physicians and the broader clinical team. The position also requires timely clinical documentation, discharge planning, compliance with applicable standards and policies, and participation in training, mentoring, multidisciplinary conferences, and nursing on-call responsibilities. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoots or declots obstructed central line catheters, and provides line-care education. This is a per-diem position requiring business travel of up to 100% of the time. The role involves physical activity and potential exposure to blood and other infectious materials, hazardous substances, and varied home environments. The stated pay range is $36.89–$61.49; pay is determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. Option Care Health offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, myFlexPay, and award/recognition programs.

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.
Advanced certification and training, as applicable.
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; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform job-related 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 perform CPR and related emergency response duties and maintain the required physical capability and competency.
Ability to work with 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.

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 during skilled visits and reassess needs based on physical findings, therapy response, and 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’s as needed.
Teach patients and caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
Communicate effectively and promptly with clinical team members, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Prepare and submit clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following 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 and procedures, professional standards, applicable 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 safeguard confidential patient and company information, including HIPAA-protected information.
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.
Coordinate and oversee paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager in accordance with regulations.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and perform assigned precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, monitor lines, and educate patients about infection prevention and routine care.