Infusion Nurse - NYC

Option Care Home Health LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Option Care Home Health LLC in New York is looking for a qualified nurse to manage patient care and deliver infusion therapies. The ideal candidate will have an active RN license and a minimum of one year of nursing experience.

This role includes developing treatment plans, patient assessments, and providing education to patients and their families. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and implements nursing plan of care treatments.
• Assesses patient needs and evaluates progress.
• Provides patient education and training.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Infusion skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Active RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Initiates, develops, and implements intermediate nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress toward goals; organizes and participates in direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families/caregivers; modifies plan of treatment in response to changing patient status or physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals.
• Assesses patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interview; re‑evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders; obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient’s condition, and provides written summary to physician within supplemental order.
• Provides training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to ensure patient safety and compliance.
• Provides effective and safe teaching using a patient‑centered care approach for patients and families to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals.
• Effectively and timely communicates with Option Care’s clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care; prepares clinical documentation in real time during visits and submits to the nursing department to comply with established timelines for billing optimization; completes all documentation legibly and applies approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per Option Care’s policy.
• Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions and thoroughly reports patient care needs, progress, and goals when transferring care.
• Demonstrates compliance with agency operations, Option Care’s policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations/guidelines, and accreditation standards.
• Maximizes work efficiency through the use of computers and other automation technologies to validate plan of treatment orders, communicate patient care provided, and follow assigned visit schedule.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests; initiates emergency procedures as necessary.
• Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct; follows established programs and practice within policies and procedures reflective of Option Care’s mission, values, and objectives.
• Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information, including adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Speaks knowledgeably about Option Care’s scope of services and effectively instructs patients about related financial obligations for care and service charges.
• Attends and completes required training modules, in‑services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure for demonstrated knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in the home and/or alternate care settings; provides oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and may act as the Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager as applicable in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, onboarding, and supervisory activities as assigned.
• Participates in nursing department on‑call responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

If applicable

• Inserts PICC/Midlines per physician order.
• Troubleshoots/declots obstructed central line catheters.
• Monitors PICC/Midline and educates on prevention of line infection and routine care.

Basic Education and or Experience

• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification required.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs; advanced certification and training as applicable.
• Required licensure to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice with access to a vehicle for business travel and proof of liability insurance.
• Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the ability to self‑evaluate for annual appraisal and jointly set professional growth goals with nurse manager; apply knowledge in the effective use of nursing technology tools to communicate and document care provided.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with a maximum lifting of 75 pounds; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Physical demands may involve walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching over‑head, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
• Fine motor skills and visual acuity required, including ability to see up close and from a distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Team members in this classification may encounter occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials; possible exposure to hazardous substances that may affect reproduction, injury from needles, other sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, secondhand smoke/vape, and unpredictable home environments.
• Safety requirements include closed‑toe shoes, facemask, goggles, gown or gloves, and functioning device for communication in both routine and emergency situations.

Travel Requirements

• Willing to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes.

Preferred Qualifications & Interests

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• 1–2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonding Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• myFlexPay
• Family Support
• Mental Health Services
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Award/Recognition Programs

Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.