OPAT Nurse Clinician — Infusion Care & Care Coordination

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Nurse Clinician for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) to coordinate complex intravenous therapy across outpatient settings. You will manage treatment plans, monitor labs and drug levels, and ensure safe care transitions for patients moving from hospital to home or infusion centers.

The role requires a BSN with three years acute care experience; an MSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience as an acute care nurse; infusion care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OPAT and IV antimicrobial therapy for outpatient settings.
• Monitor labs, drug levels, and VAD status; ensure treatment adherence.
• Provide discharge planning, patient education, and care transitions.
• Collaborate with infectious disease specialists, physicians, pharmacists, case managers, and home health teams.
• Lead quality improvement and staff education initiatives.

Skills

Antimicrobial therapy knowledge

Vascular access management

INS Standards of Practice

Clinical data interpretation

Communication in English/Spanish

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Nurse Clinician for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) to coordinate complex intravenous therapy across outpatient settings. You will manage treatment plans, monitor labs and drug levels, and ensure safe care transitions for patients moving from hospital to home or infusion centers.

The role requires a BSN with three years acute care experience; an MSN is preferred.