Nurse Clinician-OPAT

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician - Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) serves as an advanced nurse clinician specializing in the coordination, management, and monitoring of patients requiring intravenous antimicrobial therapy, high-risk oral antimicrobial regimens, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), and vascular access device (VAD) support across the continuum of care. Provides comprehensive case management, discharge planning, patient education, and care coordination for patients transitioning from the acute care setting to home, infusion centers, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis centers, and other outpatient care environments. Collaborates closely with infectious disease specialists, physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, case managers, home health agencies, infusion pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based treatment and seamless transitions of care. Responsibilities include monitoring clinical progress, laboratory results, therapeutic drug levels, vascular access device status, and treatment adherence; identifying and addressing barriers to care; facilitating timely interventions; and promoting positive patient outcomes. Utilizing advanced clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Standards of Practice, serves as a patient advocate, clinical resource, educator, and liaison for patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams. The role supports quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, research activities, staff education, and program development while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring exceptional patient-centered care, safety, and customer service excellence. Through leadership, collaboration, and professional accountability promoting continuity of care, optimal treatment outcomes, and an enhanced patient experience throughout the OPAT treatment journey. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
Minimum three years of experience as an acute care nurse required.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills.
Good understanding of data base management, able to enter data and extrapolate date.
Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality.
Able to use computer and software programs necessary to the position.
Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
Able to accept direction.
Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
Able to think critically.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to perform basic math functions.
Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
Able to work well under pressure.
Able to problem solve.
Able to organize and prioritize workload.
Able to recall information with accuracy.
Able to pay close attention to detail.
Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care.
Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position.
Able to discern temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
Experience with infusion care patients (e.g., chemotherapy, and/or TPN/VAD, GI patients) preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Specialty certifications preferred as a Certified Registered Nurse for Infusion (CRNI).

Responsibilities

Serve as an advanced nurse clinician specializing in the coordination, management, and monitoring of patients requiring intravenous antimicrobial therapy, high-risk oral antimicrobial regimens, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), and vascular access device (VAD) support across the continuum of care.
Provide comprehensive case management, discharge planning, patient education, and care coordination for patients transitioning from the acute care setting to home, infusion centers, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis centers, and other outpatient care environments.
Collaborate closely with infectious disease specialists, physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, case managers, home health agencies, infusion pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based treatment and seamless transitions of care.
Monitor clinical progress, laboratory results, therapeutic drug levels, vascular access device status, and treatment adherence.
Identify and address barriers to care.
Facilitate timely interventions and promote positive patient outcomes.
Serve as a patient advocate, clinical resource, educator, and liaison for patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, research activities, staff education, and program development.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure exceptional patient-centered care, safety, and customer service excellence.
Promote continuity of care, optimal treatment outcomes, and an enhanced patient experience throughout the OPAT treatment journey.
Perform other duties as needed.