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Option Care Health

Largest independent home infusion therapy provider

Infusion Suite RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeLouisville, KY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active and unrestricted registered nurse license in the state of practice is required.
  • At least one year of nursing experience is required.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Demonstrated competency in patient-care standards for safe service delivery and infusion skills applicable to agency programs and service needs is required; advanced certification and training apply as appropriate.
  • A license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice, access to a vehicle for business travel, and proof of liability insurance are required.
  • Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications, and ability to apply that knowledge to nursing technology for communication and documentation of care, is required.
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and to perform the listed physical activities is required.
  • The role may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and other sharps, fumes, chemicals, environmental conditions, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
  • Required safety equipment includes closed-toe shoes, a face mask, goggles, a gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes is required.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress; organize and participate in direct care; perform treatments; administer medications; educate patients and caregivers; and modify treatment plans in response to patient status or physician orders.
  • Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit using health data access and patient interviews; reassess needs and response to therapy; obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment revisions; promptly inform physicians of significant condition changes; and provide written summaries as required.
  • Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I staff as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
  • Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to support independence with prescribed therapy and care needs in accordance with treatment goals.
  • Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care; document visits in real time and submit documentation within established timelines; and follow documentation, abbreviation, and error-correction policies.
  • Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
  • Comply with agency operations, company policies and procedures, professional standards, applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines, and accreditation standards.
  • Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment orders, communicate care provided, and follow assigned visit schedules.
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
  • Maintain ethical and professional conduct and follow established programs and practices consistent with policies and procedures.
  • Safeguard patient and company information in accordance with legal and ethical confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA.
  • Explain the company's scope of services and instruct patients about related financial obligations and service charges.
  • Complete required training modules, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure; provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in home settings; and act as Supervisor in the Supervisor's or Nurse Manager's absence when applicable and permitted by regulations.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, mentoring, orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities for other nurses as assigned.
  • Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
  • Perform other related duties as directed by a supervisor.
  • Insert PICC lines or midlines when applicable and as ordered by a physician.
  • Troubleshoot and declot obstructed central-line catheters when applicable.
  • Monitor PICC lines and midlines and educate patients on preventing line infections and routine line care when applicable.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.
  • One to two years of previous infusion nursing experience is preferred.

About the Company

Option Care Health

Largest independent home infusion therapy provider

Option Care Health is the largest independent infusion services provider in the United States, delivering infusion therapies at home and other alternate-site locations. A team of about 7,000 teammates, including 4,500 clinicians, supports patients with acute and chronic conditions across all 50 states. Clinicians visit patients at home or other approved sites to administer infusion therapies, manage care, and coordinate with care teams, aided by clinical leadership and national scale. Its goal is to expand access to infusion therapy and improve care quality by offering clinician-led services beyond hospital settings.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bannockburn, IL
Founded
1979

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