RN - Home Infusion - Part Time
Company: Optum
Location: Battle Ground
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. The primary role of the Home Infusion
Nurse is to provide clinical care and education to home-based
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 and intramuscular
injection. Service delivery takes place in patient homes and also
in ambulatory infusion suites, 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.
Schedule will be flexible part time Monday-Friday, 24 hours a week
(3 - 8 hour shifts). This role includes travel, up to a 2 hour
radius, with drive time included in the workday. Mileage will also
be reimbursed. Hourly wage range is $48.00-$54.00 per hour based on
experience. 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 infusion therapy, including safety of the home
environment, availability of caregiver support, and willingness of
patient and / or caregivers to become as independent in therapy
administration and monitoring of response to therapy as possible
Obtain and document patient's 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 (POT), visit notes, clinical
summaries, medication profiles, discharge summaries and any updates
provided to members of the patient's care team, as well as
obtaining patient and / or 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 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 therapy - specific clinical assessments in
accordance with the Company's 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 Communicate observations of
patient response to therapy and overall physical assessment /
condition 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 of / or 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 and
/ or 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 required upon hire and annually per policy, including
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification Serve as a
professional representative of the Company when meeting with and /
or 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 personal / rental
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 Company's Ambulatory Infusion Suite (AIS)
You'll 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 role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in. Required
Qualifications: Active and unrestricted licensure as a Registered
Nurse (RN) in Washington Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or
CPR certification, or willing to obtain prior to starting
employment 6 months of experience working as an RN in a clinical
care setting that contributes to proficiency in infusion therapy
(such as medical surgical unit, emergency department, intensive
care unit, post-anesthesia care unit, or similar setting)
Proficient with electronic medical record documentation Proven
willingness and ability to work with an interdisciplinary team of
professionals including pharmacists and technicians, physicians and
other licensed prescribers, registered dietitians, home health
agencies (HHAs), sales representatives, and others as needed to
provide comprehensive care and support of patients and caregivers
Proven willingness and ability to work independently in home or
alternate-site settings Proven willingness and ability to assume a
flexible work schedule Proven willingness and ability to meet
attendance, overtime, after-hours on-call, and other reliability
requirements of the position Driver's license and access to
reliable transportation that will enable travel to customer and/or
patient sites Preferred Qualifications: Experience administering
infusion therapy in a home or alternate-site setting Knowledge of
and experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records
(EMR) programs Knowledge of the Infusion Nursing Society (INS)
standards of practice, policies and procedures Knowledgeable of
HIPAA patient privacy and data security requirements, OSHA employee
protection regulations, and The Joint Commission's accreditation
standards for home health and home infusion pharmacy (or other
relevant accrediting organizations) Proficient with Microsoft
Office Proven excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
Proven effective interpersonal communications, both written and
verbal Proven effective teaching skills Active OR RN License 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). No matter where or when you begin a
career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and
incentives. 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. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission
is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system
work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race,
gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the
opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there
are still far too many barriers to good health which are
disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically
marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. 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.
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