Infusion Suite RN - New Orleans

Option Care Health•New Orleans, LA

12d•$39 - $65

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 nurse helps ensure patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, working under the structured supervision of the designated supervisor. The role includes assessing patients, developing and adjusting care plans, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating care with physicians and Option Care’s clinical team. The nurse also prepares timely clinical documentation, supports discharge planning, follows applicable policies and professional standards, and participates in on-call responsibilities and continuing education. Depending on applicable duties, the nurse may insert PICC lines or midlines, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central lines, and teach patients about line care and infection prevention.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 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 to communicate and document care.
Ability to travel up to 10% 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 use required personal protective equipment and a functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations.

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, implement, and evaluate intermediate nursing plans of care and treatments.
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 patients’ needs and physical status at skilled visits; reassess needs and response to therapy and obtain or clarify supplemental physician orders.
Inform physicians promptly of significant changes in a patient’s condition and provide written summaries as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I staff 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 timely, legible clinical documentation using approved abbreviations and error-correction practices.
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 and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards.
Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, document care, and follow assigned visit schedules.
Respond promptly 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 related patient financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.
Coordinate and oversee paraprofessionals in the home setting and, as applicable, act as supervisor when the Supervisor or Nurse Manager is absent.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, and mentor nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines pursuant to physician orders, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while teaching infection prevention and routine care.