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Part Time Home Infusion Registered Nurse in Battle Creek, MI

Part-time
2 days ago

Job Description

Join Optum, a global leader in health care innovation, dedicated to improving health outcomes through technology and patient connection. Be part of a team that directly impacts communities by facilitating access to essential care, pharmacy benefits, and vital resources. Here, you will experience a culture focused on inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. The Home Infusion Registered Nurse plays a vital role in delivering clinical care and education to patients receiving various parenteral medications from Optum Infusion Pharmacy. This position primarily involves intravenous administration, although other routes such as subcutaneous and intramuscular injections may also be required. You will execute services primarily in patients' homes and, where available, in ambulatory infusion suites, adhering to established protocols and guidelines. • Build and maintain positive relationships with patients and their families to facilitate infusion therapy and provide education on self-care and self-administration. • Evaluate the suitability of patients for infusion therapy, assessing their home environment, caregiver support, and readiness for self-monitoring. • Gather and maintain comprehensive patient medical histories and clinical documentation, ensuring all records are timely and thorough. • Collaborate in case conferences with interdisciplinary teams to devise comprehensive care plans. • Provide skilled nursing care as specified in treatment plans, ensuring adherence to physician orders. • Perform vascular access procedures and administer medications as prescribed while monitoring patient reactions and side effects closely. • Communicate patient observations and responses to therapy accurately with the multidisciplinary care team. • Nurture relationships with home health agencies for effective care delivery and provide support and training as required. • Stay informed on infusion therapies and adhere to protocols, ensuring high-quality patient care. • Maintain an active nursing license and ensure compliance with all safety, privacy, and regulatory standards. • Participate in training and orientation activities to enhance team knowledge and skillsets. • Utilize your own or rental vehicle for job-related travel to patient locations, offices, and pharmacies. This rewarding role offers performance recognition and clear pathways for professional development in a supportive environment. You don’t just join a company; you create a profound impact on health optimization globally. Required Qualifications: • Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license. • BLS and/or CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to employment. • At least 1 year of RN experience in a clinical setting with infusion therapy exposure. • Proficiency in electronic medical records documentation. • Team-oriented mindset, excited to collaborate with healthcare professionals. • Self-motivated and capable of working independently. • Flexibility to accommodate varied work schedules. • Reliable transportation for patient visits and other job-related travel. Preferred Qualifications: • Previous experience in home infusion therapy. • Familiarity with electronic medical records systems. • Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society standards and home health practices. • Demonstrated organizational, critical thinking, and teaching abilities. • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Your compensation will reflect your qualifications, local labor markets, and other relevant factors, with an hourly pay range of $28.94 to $51.63 based on full-time equivalency. We offer robust benefits, including health packages, stock purchase options, and 401k contributions that meet eligibility requirements. Optum embraces diversity and is committed to combating health inequities worldwide, ensuring everyone has access to the care they deserve. Join us in our mission to deliver health equity and optimize health outcomes. Optum is a drug-free workplace.
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Job Details

Medical Speciality

Home Health

Employment Type

Part-time

Required License

RN (Registered Nurse)

Work Setting

In-personClinicOutpatientOffice

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About Optum

Optum is a health services and innovation company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals. As part of the UnitedHealth Group, Optum leverages cutting-edge technology, vast expertise, and the world's largest health care database to transform health care delivery, quality, and efficiency worldwide. Through data and analytics, health care delivery, operations, pharmacy care services, population health management, and advisory services, Optum connects the health system in 150 countries to enhance the experience for physicians, health care facilities, and individual consumers. Committed to integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation, and performance, Optum empowers individuals to live healthier lives by offering simpler health plans and better health care experiences. Learn more about Optum and explore career opportunities at https://www.optum.com/ and https://www.workatoptum.com.