RN - Home Infusion - Part Time
Company: Optum
Location: Bonney Lake
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates 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. This role includes travel
throughout Auburn and surrounding cities, with drive time included
in the workday. Mileage will also be reimbursed. Hourly wage range
is $49.00-$56.00 per hour based on experience plus a $5,000 Sign-On
Bonus for external candidates. 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 the state(s) of practice and others as requested
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 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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