OPAT RN: Outpatient IV Antibiotic Therapy Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance plan options

Continuous professional and clinical培训

Competitive pay

Annual Merit Increase

Wellbeing resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Employee referral program

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks an experienced Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Registered Nurse to coordinate intravenous antimicrobial therapy in the outpatient setting. You will serve as the primary clinical liaison among patients, infectious disease providers, infusion services, home health agencies, pharmacies, laboratories and hospitals to ensure safe, timely care.

The OPAT program emphasizes patient education, care coordination, proactive management of

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the applicable state.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in Infectious Disease, infusion therapy, care management, ambulatory care, hospital medicine, or case management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IV antimicrobial therapy and vascular access devices.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of outpatient antimicrobial therapy for patients discharged from hospitals or referred to the Infectious Disease practice.
• Manage patient enrollment into the OPAT program and ensure all required documentation is completed.
• Collaborate with infectious disease physicians and advanced practice providers to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate services with infusion centers, home infusion pharmacies, home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient laboratories.
• Facilitate transitions of care from inpatient to outpatient settings.
• Monitor patients receiving IV antimicrobial therapy through regular assessment and follow-up.
• Review laboratory results according to established protocols and provider orders.
• Identify abnormal findings, potential adverse drug reactions, line complications, and signs of treatment failure.
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately to providers.
• Ensure timely adjustments to treatment plans based on laboratory results and provider recommendations.
• Provide comprehensive education regarding antimicrobial therapy, central line care, infection prevention, medication administration, potential side effects and follow-up schedules.
• Schedule and coordinate laboratory monitoring.
• Ensure completion of required follow-up appointments.
• Facilitate communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Obtain and communicate hospital discharge information and treatment updates.
• Assist with prior authorizations and payer requirements when needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
• Track quality indicators and patient outcomes for the OPAT program.
• Support infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement and accreditation activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain OPAT patient registry and tracking tools.
• Monitor treatment completion rates and follow-up compliance.
• Assist with development of program reports and performance metrics.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.

Skills

IV antimicrobial therapy

Vascular access devices

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Education

RN license (state)

BSN preferred

Job description

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks an experienced Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Registered Nurse to coordinate intravenous antimicrobial therapy in the outpatient setting. You will serve as the primary clinical liaison among patients, infectious disease providers, infusion services, home health agencies, pharmacies, laboratories and hospitals to ensure safe, timely care.

The OPAT program emphasizes patient education, care coordination, proactive management of