Infusion Suite RN - Fort Worth

Option Care Health•Irving, TX

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 role supports patient safety, continuity of care, and compliance with a physician’s plan of care, under the structured supervision of a designated supervisor. The nurse develops and implements care plans, provides treatments and medications, assesses and reassesses patients, educates patients and caregivers, and coordinates care with physicians and clinical teams. The position also involves timely clinical documentation, discharge planning, compliance with applicable policies and regulations, mentoring other nurses, and participation in nursing on-call responsibilities. When applicable, the nurse inserts PICC lines or midlines and troubleshoots obstructed central-line catheters.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated competency in patient-care standards for safe service delivery and infusion skills relevant 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 10% 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 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 work with potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, sharps, fumes, chemicals, varying weather and temperatures, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
Use 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.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plan-of-care treatments, evaluating 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 at each skilled visit and reassess needs based on response to therapy and additional physician orders.
Obtain and clarify physician orders, promptly report significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries as required.
Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I team members as needed.
Teach patients and caregivers using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care.
Communicate with Option Care’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
Prepare and submit clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following 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 technology 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 protect confidential patient and company information, including compliance with HIPAA.
Explain Option Care’s scope of services and related patient financial obligations and service charges.
Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
Oversee and coordinate paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, and mentor nurses as assigned.
Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
Insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central-line catheters, and educate patients about line-infection prevention and routine care when applicable.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.