Per Diem Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Active, 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 for safe service delivery 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and a maximum of 75 pounds, and performing required patient-care and CPR duties.
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.

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 patients’ needs and physical status during skilled visits, reassess their response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant condition changes to physicians.
• Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed.
• Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to help them participate in and become independent with prescribed therapy and care.
• Communicate with Option Care’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Complete and submit legible clinical documentation in real time and within established timelines, following documentation policies and approved abbreviations.
• 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 and procedures, professional standards, applicable regulations and guidelines, and accreditation standards.
• Use computers and other automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
• Respond promptly and appropriately 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 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 Supervisor’s or Nurse Manager’s absence in accordance with regulations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and precept, train, mentor, orient, and onboard 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 per physician order, troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters, monitor lines, and educate patients on infection prevention and routine care.
• Travel for business purposes as required, up to 100% of the time.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• myFlexPay
• Award/Recognition Programs