Infusion RN - West Loop

Option Care Health•Itasca, IL

25d

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in patients’ homes or alternate infusion suites. The nurse works under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor to support patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care. The position includes patient assessment and treatment, medication administration, patient and caregiver education, clinical documentation, care coordination, and participation in nursing department on-call responsibilities. Depending on applicable duties and physician orders, the nurse may insert PICC lines or midlines and troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters. The role may also include oversight of paraprofessionals and acting as a supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager, as permitted by regulations. The position requires business travel, potentially up to 100% of the time. It involves physical activity and possible occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and other sharps, weather, animals, and unpredictable home environments. The nurse must maintain the physical ability to perform CPR and related emergency response duties.

Requirements

Active, 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 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 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to perform the listed 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 required physical competency.
Ability to work with required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, facemask, 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 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, using health data access and patient interviews.
Reassess patient needs, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment plan revisions; promptly inform physicians of significant changes 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 needs.
Communicate with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate 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 instructions, and report patient 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 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 or Nurse Manager in their absence where applicable and permitted.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
If applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order; troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters; monitor lines and teach infection prevention and routine care.