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Option Care Health

Largest independent home infusion therapy provider

Home Infusion RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeWashington, DC, 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, and an in-person class is required by 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 are required as applicable.
  • A required 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, with the ability to use nursing technology tools to communicate and document care, is required.
  • The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and the physical abilities described for the position, including the ability to perform CPR and emergency response duties.
  • The role requires maintaining physical ability to perform CPR and may require periodic reevaluation of CPR-related physical capabilities and competency.
  • The role requires willingness to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.
  • The role requires safeguarding patient and company information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plan-of-care treatments; evaluate patient progress toward goals; organize and participate in direct patient care; perform treatments; administer medications; educate patients and caregivers; and modify treatment plans in response to changes in patient status or physician orders.
  • Assess patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit using health data and patient interviews; reassess needs based on physical findings and response to therapy; 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 staff 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.
  • Communicate with clinical teams, medical providers, patients, and caregivers to support continuity of care; complete clinical documentation in real time and submit it within established timelines; and follow approved documentation and error-correction practices.
  • 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 regulations and guidelines, and accreditation standards.
  • Use computers and automation technologies to validate treatment-plan 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 follow established programs and practices consistent with policies and procedures.
  • 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, and maintain knowledge of care for patients in home and alternate care settings.
  • Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and, when applicable, act as supervisor in the absence of the supervisor or nurse manager in accordance with 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.
  • Insert PICC lines or midlines per physician order when applicable.
  • Troubleshoot and declot obstructed central-line catheters when applicable.
  • Monitor PICC lines or midlines and educate patients on line-infection prevention and routine care when applicable.
  • 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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