Infusion Nurse-Independent Contractor

About the role

AOM Infusion is a leading provider of home and specialty infusion therapy, dedicated to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care across the communities we serve. The Infusion Nurse, Independent Contractor position is based in the Galveston, TX area. This registered nurse is responsible for diagnosing and treating patient responses to actual or potential problems, providing primary patient care, patient and family education, and coordinating with AOM Infusion’s in‑house RN staff to develop, implement, and revise each patient’s plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to patient care consistent with the applicable State Nurse Practice Act or title acts relating to reporting and peer review.
• Assess and document the patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Perform a physical assessment consistent with standards of Nursing Practice and report identified problems to the patient’s physician and in‑house RN staff.
• Cooperate with in‑house RN staff on the design and implementation of the nursing care plan to align with physician orders and the treatment plan.
• Identify and report changes in the patient’s condition that require a change in the plan of care, using both documentation and verbal reporting.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education related to health care needs, prescribed therapy, infection control procedures, and disaster planning.
• Insert, maintain, and assess all types of intravenous access devices; report any changes or issues to in‑house RN staff for supply adjustment and tracking of Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs).
• Perform all treatments per the physician’s plan of treatment/plan of care.
• Report discharge‑planning needs to in‑house RN staff; document all needs and changes in the Patient Visit Record and verbally report them.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and expertise in planning and decision‑making for the patient’s plan of care in cooperation with in‑house RN staff.
• Coordinate all patient‑care needs for an assigned group of patients with other members of the health‑care team.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care and implement policies and procedures established by AOM Infusion.
• Coordinate nursing visits and care consistent with the physician’s plan of treatment; report necessary changes as the patient’s health‑care needs evolve.
• Monitor and maintain the patient’s supply inventory on each visit; report supply needs or overstocking issues to the pharmacy department.
• Maintain an inventory of emergency back‑up supplies (e.g., CPR valved mask) for infection control and emergency care.
• When assigned an infusion pump, clean and test the pump per AOM policy between each patient use and document the procedure on the Pump Maintenance Log submitted monthly.
• Complete all required patient‑care documentation electronically via the company‑provided iPad at the end of each visit and obtain a patient signature.
• Consistently adhere to universal precautions, aseptic technique, and infection‑control guidelines, incorporating these techniques into all patient‑teaching sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and AOM Infusion policy.
• Complete charting per AOM documentation policy within the required timeframe.
• Report after each visit and to in‑house RN staff or on‑call RN any adverse events; carefully document patient incidents requiring an Unusual Occurrence Report and email the report if using an iPad.
• Report any suspected inappropriate behavior or regulatory breaches to the Compliance Officer or Compliance Committee.
• Take responsibility for primary patients; when after‑hours care is needed, provide necessary care and communicate actions via the report system to in‑house RN staff or the AOM On‑Call RN.
• Conduct intermittent visits based on the nurse’s availability.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed and registered as a registered nurse in the state(s) where practicing.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse, preferably in a home infusion setting.
• When providing care to pediatric patients, at least one year of experience as a pediatric nurse, preferably in a home infusion setting, or the ability to become competent in pediatric home‑infusion practices.
• Knowledge and experience managing infusion access devices such as peripheral lines, PICC lines, central venous catheters, and implantable ports.
• Free from any communicable diseases, illnesses, or injuries that may interfere with the ability to perform job duties.
• Flexible with work schedule.
• Willingness to take responsibility for primary patients and provide after‑hours care when possible, communicating all actions via the report system.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform intermittent visits based on availability.