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Part Time RN - Optum Infusion
Tuscaloosa Alabama
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Part Time RN - Optum Infusion
Requisition number 2358677
Job category Nursing
Primary location Tuscaloosa AL
Date posted 04222026
Overtime status Non-exempt
Travel Yes 25 of the Time
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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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Positions in this function require various nurse licensure and certification based on role and grade level. Licensure includes RN or LPNLVN depending on grade level with current unrestricted licensure in applicable state. Positions this function include RN and LPNLVN roles responsible for overseeing and participating in day to day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care in a clinic in-home care etc..
The primary role of the Home Infusion Nurse is to provide clinical care and education to home-based and AIS 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 alternate care settings and in ambulatory infusion suites AIS 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.
Preferred location is along the ALMS state line near the Tuscaloosa area preferably on the MS side of the state line. If candidate resides in MS will need to have multistate license in place already. If in Alabama needs to be willing to obtain multistate license within first 90 days of employment.
Primary Responsibilities
Establish and maintain positive clinical rapport with patients and their families working closely with them in the provision of infusion therapy education related to self-care and self-administration and clinical monitoring of patient response to therapy
Assess patient appropriateness for home infusion therapy including safety of the home environment availability of caregiver support and willingness of patient andor caregivers to become as independent in therapy administration and monitoring of response to therapy as possible
Obtain and document patients medical history at the start of care and ongoing particularly as related to the diagnosis being treated with the prescribed infusion therapy
Complete all required clinical documentation thoroughly and timely including nursing plans of care POC plans of treatment POT485s supplemental physician orders visit notes clinical summaries medication profiles discharge summaries and any updates provided to members of the patients care team as well as obtaining patient andor caregiver signatures on relevant consents and required forms
Participate in case conferences as needed to comprehensively plan patient care with the multi-disciplinary care team
Provide comprehensive skilled care to patients of varying ages and medical conditions as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with physician orders and the plan of treatment
Establish secure and maintain vascular access devices as prescribed including but not limited to peripheral IV PIV placement PICC and tunneled central venous catheter dressing changes and implanted port access
Administer medications as prescribed performing clinical assessments in accordance with the Companys policies procedures and protocols which may include frequent vital sign monitoring management of acute infusion reactions monitoring of side effects and procurement of laboratory specimens as well as reporting of patient status as it relates to other concomitant medical conditions
Communicate observations of patient response to therapy and overall physical assessmentcondition with members of the care team in a timely manner which may include the nursing supervisor dispensing pharmacist registered dietitian and licensed prescriber among others
Establish collaborative relationships with home health agencies HHAs delivering services on behalf ofor in conjunction with the Company providing agency education and support as requested by the nursing supervisor
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base of infusion therapies administered in the home and ambulatory infusion center utilizing Company policies procedures and protocols in addition to all available training resources to ensure understanding of each therapy before initiating treatment
Maintain current nursing licensure in all states in which patients are serviced as required by the respective State Boards of Nursing andor Department of Health
Comply with all State and Federal regulations and laws including employee health and safety protections mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA patient privacy and data security required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA as well as all home infusion standards of practice
Complete all training as required upon hire and annually per policy including cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR certification
Serve as a professional representative of the Company when meeting with andor providing education to external customers payers and referral sources
Assist in staff orientation and training serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested
Drive personalrental vehicle per travel policy in the completion of job duties including but not limited to travel to the Company office patient homes area hospitals physician offices home health agency offices and the Companys Ambulatory Infusion Suite AIS
May be required to work any day or shift as needed to accommodate patient schedules including participation in the after-hours on-call schedule
May be required to transport lift or carry equipment and supplies into patient homes
Other duties as assigned
Youll 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
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