Registered Nurse - Home Infusion
About the role
Pursue your passion and potential as a Home Infusion Nurse with Optum. Our values guide us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Primary 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
- Assess 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
- Auxiliary in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested
Why You'll Love This Role
- 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
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia
- Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to start
- 1+ years of RN experience in a clinical setting supporting infusion or IV therapy (e.g., ICU, Med Surg, ED, PACU)
- Proven ability to work independently with solid clinical judgment and effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Home infusion experience
- Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR platforms
- Understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and home infusion accreditation guidelines
- Proven solid communication, organization, critical thinking, and teaching skills
Pay and Benefits
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 $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
Benefits
- Life
- Emotional
- Physical
- Financial