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Home Infusion Registered Nurse, RN - Part-Time - 20 hrs
Home Infusion Registered Nurse, RN - Part-Time - 20 hrsOptum • DALLAS, Texas, United States
Home Infusion Registered Nurse, RN - Part-Time - 20 hrs

Home Infusion Registered Nurse, RN - Part-Time - 20 hrs

Optum • DALLAS, Texas, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The primary role of the Infusion Nurse is to provide clinical care and education to patients receiving a wide range of parenteral medications dispensed from Optum Infusion Pharmacy (the "Company"). The most common route of administration is intravenous; however, medications may also be given via subcutaneous infusion or injection, intramuscular injection, or intraspinal (intrathecal and epidural) infusion. Service delivery will take place in our ambulatory infusion suite or in the home environment.

All infusion services and medication delivery is provided in accordance with Optum Infusion Pharmacy policies, procedures and therapy-specific protocols, and based on comprehensive orders received from a physician or licensed practitioner. The Home Infusion Nurse fills an integral role in the clinical operations of the organization, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team needed to prepare, deliver and seek reimbursement for the infusion therapy that is safely and effectively administered to each patient.

  • RNs will be asked to provide schedule availability on a regular basis, and expected to work those days indicated as available unless otherwise called off duty.

Must be able to work 20 hours per week with the possibility of weekend visits.. Position will also participate in 1 week every 16 weeks of 'on call' which is primarily triage. Our infusion team is looking for an Infusion Nurse to cover ONE of the following areas :

  • Denton / Frisco Area
  • Dallas / Grand Prairie Area
  • Harrison County - Tyler Area
  • Primary Responsibilities :

  • Establish and maintain positive clinical rapport with patients and their families, working closely with them in the provision of infusion therapy, education related to self - care and self - administration, and clinical monitoring of patient response to therapy
  • Assess patient appropriateness for infusion therapy, including safety of the home environment, availability of caregiver support, and willingness of patient and / or caregivers to become as independent in therapy administration and monitoring of response to therapy as possible
  • Obtain and document patient's medical history at the start of care and ongoing, particularly as related to the diagnosis being treated with the prescribed infusion therapy
  • Complete all required clinical documentation thoroughly and timely, including nursing plans of care (POC), plans of treatment (POT), visit notes, clinical summaries, medication profiles, discharge summaries and any updates provided to members of the patient's care team, as well as obtaining patient and / or caregiver signatures on relevant consents and required forms
  • Participate in case conferences as needed to comprehensively plan patient care with the multi - disciplinary care team
  • Provide skilled care to patients of varying ages and medical conditions, as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with physician orders and the plan of treatment
  • Establish, secure and maintain vascular access devices as prescribed, including (but not limited to) peripheral IV (PIV) placement, PICC and tunneled central venous catheter dressing changes, and implanted port access
  • Administer medications as prescribed, performing therapy - specific clinical assessments in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures and protocols, which may include frequent vital sign monitoring, management of acute infusion reactions, monitoring of side effects, and procurement of laboratory specimens
  • Communicate observations of patient response to therapy and overall physical assessment / condition with members of the care team in a timely manner, which may include the nursing supervisor, dispensing pharmacist, registered dietitian, and licensed prescriber, among others
  • Establish collaborative relationships with home health agencies (HHAs) delivering services on behalf of / or in conjunction with the Company, providing agency education and support as requested by the nursing supervisor
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of infusion therapies administered in the home and ambulatory infusion center, utilizing Company policies, procedures and protocols in addition to all available training resources to ensure understanding of each therapy before initiating treatment
  • Maintain current nursing licensure in all states in which patients are serviced, as required by the respective State Boards of Nursing and / or Department of Health
  • Comply with all State and Federal regulations and laws, including employee health and safety protections mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), patient privacy and data security required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as all home infusion standards of practice
  • Complete all training required upon hire and annually per policy, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Serve as a professional representative of the Company when meeting with and / or providing education to external customers, payers and referral sources
  • Assist in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested
  • Drive personal / rental vehicle (per travel policy) in the completion of job duties, including (but not limited to) travel to the Company office, patient homes, area hospitals, physician offices, home health agency offices, and the Company's Ambulatory Infusion Suite (AIS)
  • 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 licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and / or CPR certification, or willing to obtain prior to starting employment
  • 1+ years of experience working as an RN in a clinical care setting that contributes to proficiency in infusion therapy (such as medical surgical unit, emergency department, intensive care unit, post-anesthesia care unit, or similar setting)
  • Proficient with electronic medical records documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including pharmacists and technicians, physicians and other licensed prescribers, registered dietitians, home health agencies (HHAs), sales representatives, and others as needed to provide comprehensive care and support of patients and caregivers
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in home or alternate-site settings
  • Demonstrated ability to assume a flexible work schedule
  • Demonstrated ability to meet attendance, overtime, after-hours on-call, and other reliability requirements of the position
  • Driver's license and access to reliable transportation that will enable travel to customer and / or patient sites
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with administering infusion therapy in a home or alternate-site setting
  • Proven knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records (EMR) programs
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards of practice, policies and procedures
  • Proven knowledge of HIPAA patient privacy and data security requirements, OSHA employee protection regulations, and accreditation standards for home health and home infusion pharmacy (or other relevant accrediting organizations)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Proven excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
  • Proven effective interpersonal communications, both written and verbal
  • Proven effective 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 $xx.xx to $xx.xx 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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

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