Part Time Home Infusion RN - Cincinnati, OH

Home Infusion Nurse

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.

The primary role of the Home Infusion Nurse is to provide clinical care and education to home-based 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 takes place in patient homes and also in ambulatory infusion suites, where available. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain positive clinical rapport with patients and their families
• Assess patient appropriateness for home infusion therapy
• Obtain and document patient's medical history
• Complete all required clinical documentation thoroughly
• Participate in case conferences as needed
• Provide skilled care to patients of varying ages and medical conditions
• Establish, secure and maintain vascular access devices
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Communicate observations of patient response to therapy
• Establish collaborative relationships with home health agencies
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of infusion therapies
• Maintain current nursing licensure
• Comply with all State and Federal regulations
• Complete all training required
• Serve as a professional representative of the Company
• Assist in staff orientation and training
• Drive personal/rental vehicle in the completion of job duties

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)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification
• 1+ years of experience working as an RN in a clinical care setting
• Proficient with electronic medical record documentation
• Willing and able to work with an interdisciplinary team
• Willing and able to work independently
• Willing and able to assume a flexible work schedule
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering infusion therapy
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic medical records
• Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society standards
• Knowledge of HIPAA patient privacy and data security
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proven excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
• Proven effective interpersonal communications
• 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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.