Registered Nurse - Home Infusion - Phoenix West Valley
Optum · Phoenix, AZ · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$9–$52/hrFull-time
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
- Aid in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona
- Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to start
- 2+ 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 of the Phoenix West Valley while working 30+ hours a week Wed-Sat
Preferred Qualifications
- Home infusion experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR platforms
- Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards
- 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 $9.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.