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Option Care Health

Largest independent home infusion therapy provider

Home Infusion RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeGeorgetown, DE, USA$42.72 - $71.21

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active, 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, and the certification class must be in person per company policy.
  • Demonstrated competency in patient care standards for safe service delivery and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs is required; advanced certification and training apply as applicable.
  • A valid 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 the ability to apply that knowledge to nursing technology tools for communication and documentation, are required.
  • The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and meet the stated physical demands of the role.
  • The employee must maintain the physical ability to perform CPR and related emergency response duties and may be subject to periodic reevaluation of CPR-related physical capabilities and competency.
  • The employee must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.
  • The employee must use required safety equipment, including closed-toe shoes, a face mask, goggles, gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations.
  • The employee must comply with confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA regulations, and applicable legal, ethical, agency, professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plans of care; evaluate patient progress toward goals; organize and provide direct patient care, perform treatments, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers; and modify treatment plans in response to patient status or physician orders.
  • Assess patient needs and physical status during each skilled visit using health data and patient interviews; reassess needs and therapy response; obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment-plan revisions; promptly inform physicians of significant condition changes; and provide written summaries with supplemental orders.
  • Provide training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I team members as needed to support patient safety and compliance.
  • Teach patients and families using a patient-centered approach to help them achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs in accordance with treatment-plan goals.
  • Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care; complete clinical documentation in real time during visits and submit it within established timelines; and follow documentation and error-correction policies.
  • Coordinate discharge planning, prepare discharge summaries and patient instructions, and report patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
  • Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment-plan orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
  • Respond promptly to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
  • Maintain ethical and professional conduct and practice in accordance with established programs, policies, procedures, mission, values, and objectives.
  • Explain the 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 and knowledge of care in home and alternate care settings.
  • Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as Supervisor in the Supervisor or Nurse Manager's absence in accordance with regulations.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring for nurse orientation, onboarding, and assigned supervisory activities.
  • Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
  • When applicable, insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order; troubleshoot or declot obstructed central line catheters; monitor PICC lines or midlines; and teach prevention of line infection and routine line care.
  • Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.

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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