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Option Care Health

Largest independent home infusion therapy provider

Home Infusion RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 11
Part-time

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 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 nursing technology tools to communicate and document care provided, is required.
  • The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds, and to perform the listed physical activities and meet fine motor and visual acuity demands.
  • The role may involve occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, needles and other sharps, fumes, chemicals, varied weather and temperatures, animals, secondhand smoke or vape, and unpredictable home environments.
  • Required safety equipment includes closed-toe shoes, a facemask, goggles, a gown and/or gloves, and a functioning communication device for routine and emergency situations.
  • Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes is required.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate, develop, and implement intermediate nursing plan-of-care treatments; evaluate patient progress; organize and provide direct patient care; perform treatments; administer medications; educate patients and families or 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 access and patient interviews, and reassess needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.
  • Obtain and clarify physician orders for treatment-plan revisions, promptly inform physicians of significant changes in patient condition, and provide written summaries to physicians within 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 patients achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs in accordance with treatment-plan goals.
  • Communicate with the clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families or 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.
  • 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-plan orders, communicate care provided, and follow the assigned visit schedule.
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and initiate emergency procedures as necessary.
  • Maintain ethical and professional conduct and follow established programs, practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Safeguard confidential patient and company information in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines, including HIPAA regulations.
  • 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 patient care and management in home and alternate care settings.
  • Provide oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting, and act as supervisor in the absence of the supervisor or nurse manager when applicable under state and federal regulations.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and provide precepting, training, and mentoring for nurse orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
  • Participate in nursing department on-call responsibilities.
  • Insert PICC lines or midlines when applicable and ordered by a physician.
  • Troubleshoot and declot obstructed central-line catheters when applicable.
  • Monitor PICC lines or midlines and educate patients on preventing line infections 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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