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UnitedHealth Group is seeking talented individuals for our Home Infusion RN opportunities. We are delivering specialized infusion therapy services in patient homes and ambulatory infusion suites. Our elite team of Infusion Nurses is growing, and we want YOU to join this dynamic and exciting group. Enjoy a flexible opportunity while providing compassionate and highly skilled care to patients.
The satisfaction that comes with knowing your care allows a patient to heal at home!

  

The Home Infusion RN fills an integral role in the clinical operations of the organization, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure infusion therapy can be safely and effectively administered to each home-based patient.

 

  
*** RNs will be asked to provide schedule availability (20-30 hours per week) on a regular basis, and expected to work those days indicated as available.  *** 

  
Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week.  Must have very good IV skills. Must be flexible to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Will see Acute & Chronic patients, needing IV Therapy.

  
Primary Responsibilities: 

Travel to provide skilled nursing care for infusion patients in their home or an ambulatory infusion suite Teach patients and their care givers to achieve the highest level of independence possible in self-care and monitoring of their infusion therapy   Assess the patients’ condition and response to therapy, taking action as needed to facilitate achievement of treatment goals Collaborate with physicians and pharmacists on the patient plan of care and treatment, communicating status changes and implementing new orders as received Establish trust and build therapeutically effective relationships with patients and their families

  
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 1+ years 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 Microsoft Office Willing and able to work independently in home or alternate-site settings 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 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)

  

If the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.