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Home Infusion Registered Nurse

Optum · Lawrence, KS · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$28.94–$51.63/hrFull-time

About the role

You'll join a culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, ongoing training, and career growth, surrounded by talented peers who care deeply about the communities we serve. Together, we are Caring. Connecting. Growing.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to patient homes and related sites using a personal or rental vehicle in accordance with company travel policies
  • Provide safe and compliant infusion services in accordance with Optum Infusion Pharmacy policies, protocols, and physician orders.
  • Establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, including education on self-care and self-administration.
  • Absess patient suitability for home infusion therapy, including home safety, caregiver support, and patient independence.
  • Obtain and maintain accurate patient medical histories, clinical assessments, and all required documentation, including plans of care, visit notes, medication profiles, and discharge summaries.
  • Deliver skilled nursing care across a range of patient ages and conditions based on physician orders and treatment plans.
  • Establish, access, and maintain vascular devices, including peripheral IVs, PICC lines, tunneled catheters, and implanted ports.
  • Administer medications and monitor patient responses, including managing infusion reactions, vital signs, side effects, and lab collection.
  • Communicate patient status and therapy response promptly with physicians, pharmacists, supervisors, and other care team members
  • Assist in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested

Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas
  • Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross or willingness to obtain prior to start
  • One or more years of RN experience in a clinical setting supporting infusion or IV therapy (e.g., ICU, Med-Surg, ED, PACU).
  • Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment and effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to cover an 80-mile service radius while working 30-40 hours per week

Benefits

  • Paid Door-to-Door - Time and mileage fully compensated
  • Mileage reimbursement in alignment with IRS Standard mileage rates
  • Generous Benefits include accruing paid time off (PTO)
  • Monthly performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive training ensures you feel confident with every therapy before administering care.
  • 1:1 patient connection, allowing you to see the difference your nursing care makes firsthand

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