Infusion Suite RN - Lexington

Option Care Health•Lexington, KY

1d•$37 - $61

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 an alternate infusion suite. The nurse ensures patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care while working under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position based mainly in an infusion suite, with possible home visits. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, administering treatments and medications, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating with physicians and the clinical team, and maintaining timely clinical documentation. The nurse may provide training and mentorship to other nurses, coordinate discharge planning, participate in on-call responsibilities, and perform PICC or midline-related procedures when applicable. Business travel may be required up to 100% of the time.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted registered nurse 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.
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, and meet the described physical demands of the role.
Ability to perform CPR and related emergency response duties; physical capability may be periodically reevaluated.
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, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care; 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, clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in patient condition.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
Teach patients and families 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 and submit accurate clinical documentation in real time and within required 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, 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 promptly 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 home settings and, as applicable, act as Supervisor in the Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence.
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.
When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, and monitor lines while educating patients on infection prevention and routine care.