Home Infusion RN

UnitedHealth Group; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid door-to-door travel

Mileage reimbursement IRS rates

Generous PTO benefits

Monthly performance bonus

Comprehensive training

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Home Infusion Nurse to provide skilled care in patients' homes or ambulatory suites. This role offers true autonomy, a flexible schedule, and the chance to build meaningful patient connections while delivering infusion therapies.

You will join a multidisciplinary team with comprehensive training and opportunities for professional growth. Travel within an 80‑mile radius of Woonsocket RI is required.

Qualifications

• Active RI RN license or compact state required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Proficient IV starts across diverse patient populations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation within an 80‑mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes and related sites within an 80‑mile radius of Woonsocket RI.
• Provide safe infusion services per policies and physician orders.
• Educate patients and caregivers on self‑care and self‑administration.
• Assess home safety and caregiver support for infusion therapy.
• Document patient histories, assessments, plans of care, and visit notes.
• Deliver nursing care per physician orders and treatment plans.
• Manage vascular access including IVs and ports.
• Monitor patient responses and infusion reactions and vital signs.

Skills

RN license RI or Compact

BLS/CPR certification

IV starts proficiency

Independent work with clinical J

Valid driver's license and reliable //

Tools

EMR platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Home Infusion RN (2394414)

Home Infusion RN - 2394414

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

At Optum, we’re more than a global organization delivering care—we’re a team united by a shared mission: helping people live healthier lives through compassionate service, innovative technology, and meaningful human connection. The work you do here will directly impact patient well‑being by ensuring they receive the therapies, support, and resources they need to thrive.

Home Infusion Nurse – Partner With Patients. Practice With Purpose.

As a Home Infusion Nurse, you’ll provide one‑on‑one, skilled clinical care to patients where they feel most comfortable - at home or in an ambulatory infusion suite. This role offers true autonomy, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients and caregivers while delivering life‑changing therapies.

You’ll have the support of a multidisciplinary care team, comprehensive training, and the resources you need to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate infusion care.

Travel within a 80 mile radius of Woonsocket RI to deliver care in patient homes or designated sites

Primary Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes and related sites using a personal or rental vehicle in accordance with company travel policies
• Provide safe and compliant infusion services in accordance with Optum Infusion Pharmacy policies, protocols, and physician orders
• Establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, including education on self-care and self-administration
• Assess patient suitability for home infusion therapy, including home safety, caregiver support, and patient independence
• Obtain and maintain accurate patient medical histories, clinical assessments, and all required documentation, including plans of care, visit notes, medication profiles, and discharge summaries
• Deliver skilled nursing care across a range of patient ages and conditions based on physician orders and treatment plans
• Establish, access, and maintain vascular devices, including peripheral IVs, PICC lines, tunneled catheters, and implanted ports
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses, including managing infusion reactions, vital signs, side effects, and lab collection
• Communicate patient status and therapy response promptly with physicians, pharmacists, supervisors, and other care team members
• Assist in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Beyond the meaningful impact you make every day, you'll enjoy:
  • Paid Door-to-Door – Time and mileage fully compensated
  • Mileage reimbursement in alignment with IRS Standard mileage rates
  • Generous Benefits include accruing paid time off (PTO)
  • Monthly performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive training ensures you feel confident with every therapy before administering care.
  • 1:1 patient connection, allowing you to see the difference your nursing care makes firsthand
    

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of RI or Compact
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to start
• Confident and proficient in IV starts in a variety of patient populations
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment and effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to cover an 80 mile service radius of the Phoenix West Valley while working 30+ hours a week Wed-Sat

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of RN experience in a clinical setting supporting infusion or IV therapy (e.g., ICU, Med Surg, ED, PACU)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR platforms
• Have or be willing to obtain MA RN license if needed
• Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards
• Understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and home infusion accreditation guidelines
• Proven solid communication, organization, critical thinking, and teaching skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.