Infusion Suite RN - Woodlands

Option Care Health•Houston, TX

About The Position

An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care in a home or alternate infusion suite. The role promotes 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 and reassesses patients, delivers treatments and medications, educates patients and caregivers, documents care, and coordinates with physicians and the clinical team. The role may include PICC or midline insertion and central-line troubleshooting when applicable. The position also includes mentoring other nurses, participating in on-call responsibilities, and travel for business purposes of up to 100% of the time. Option Care Health is the nation’s largest independent home and alternate-site infusion services provider, with more than 8,000 team members, including 5,000 clinicians, serving patients in all 50 states. The company describes its culture as inclusive, respectful, engaging, and supportive of team members’ growth.

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 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, and 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 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 a likelihood of exposure to blood, body fluids, potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, varied weather conditions, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use required safety items, including closed-toe shoes, a 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.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care and evaluate patient progress toward goals.
Organize and participate in 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, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians.
Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I team members as needed to promote patient safety and compliance.
Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Complete clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines, following company documentation policies.
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, professional standards, regulations, guidelines, 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 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.
Oversee and coordinate paraprofessionals in home settings and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the supervisor’s or nurse manager’s absence.
Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and precept, train, and mentor nurses for orientation, onboarding, and assigned supervisory activities.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central-line catheters, and monitor lines and teach infection prevention and routine care when applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.