Rn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

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 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 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; 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 comply with safety requirements, including use of closed-toe shoes, face mask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device.
• The job involves potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and other sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, temperature extremes, adverse weather, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.

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 revise treatment in response to patient status or physician orders.
• Assess patients at skilled visits, reassess needs and response to therapy, obtain or clarify physician orders, and promptly report significant changes in condition.
• Provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers.
• Train and mentor Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
• Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to promote independence with prescribed therapy and care needs.
• Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Prepare and submit legible, timely clinical documentation in accordance with applicable policies and timelines.
• Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and instructions, and report care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
• Comply with agency operations, company policies, professional standards, applicable laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
• Respond 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 financial obligations and service charges to patients.
• Complete required training, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure.
• Coordinate and oversee paraprofessionals in the home setting as applicable; may act as Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager as permitted by regulations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
• Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
• Insert PICC/midlines per physician order when applicable.
• Troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters when applicable.
• Monitor PICC/midlines and educate patients on infection prevention and routine line care when applicable.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonding time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• HSA company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• myFlexPay
• Family support
• Mental health services
• Company-paid life insurance
• Award and recognition programs