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Posted 1 week ago
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
UnitedHealth Group
📍 TOPEKA
291000Full-time
Job description
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>At Optum</strong>, we're more than a global organization delivering care-we're a team united by a shared mission: helping people live healthier lives through compassionate service, innovative technology, and meaningful human connection. The work you do here will directly impact patient well‑being by ensuring they receive the therapies, support, and resources they need to thrive.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">You'll join a culture rooted in <strong>inclusion, collaboration, ongoing training, and career growth</strong>, surrounded by talented peers who care deeply about the communities we serve. Together, we are <strong>Caring. Connecting. Growing.</strong></span></p><hr><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Home Infusion Nurse - Partner with Patients. Practice with Purpose.</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">As a <strong>Home Infusion Nurse</strong>, you'll provide one‑on‑one, skilled clinical care to patients where they feel most comfortable-at home or in an ambulatory infusion suite. This role offers <strong>true autonomy, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections</strong> with patients and caregivers while delivering life‑changing therapies.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">You'll have the support of a multidisciplinary care team, comprehensive training, and the resources you need to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate infusion care.</span></p><hr><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>In This Role, You Will:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Learn more about our Home Infusion Pharmacy: </span><a href="https://www.optum.com/en/pharmacy-services/infusion-pharmacy.html"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Optum Infusion Pharmacy</span></a></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span style="mso-highlight:yellow;">Work an average of <strong>30-40 hours per week</strong></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Travel within the <span style="mso-highlight:yellow;">Lawrence, Topeka to Overland Park area</span><strong> </strong>to deliver care in patient homes or designated sites.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Travel to patient homes and related sites using a personal or rental vehicle in accordance with company travel policies</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Provide safe and compliant infusion services in accordance with Optum Infusion Pharmacy policies, protocols, and physician orders.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, including education on self-care and self-administration.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Assess patient suitability for home infusion therapy, including home safety, caregiver support, and patient independence.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;">Obtain and maintain accurate patient medical histories, clinical assessments, and all required documentation, including plans of care, visit notes, medication profiles, and discharge summaries.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Deliver skilled nursing care across a range of patient ages and conditions based on physician orders and treatment plans.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Establish, access, and maintain vascular devices, including peripheral IVs, PICC lines, tunneled catheters, and implanted ports.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Administer medications and monitor patient responses, including managing infusion reactions, vital signs, side effects, and lab collection.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Communicate patient status and therapy response promptly with physicians, pharmacists, supervisors, and other care team members</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Assist in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested</span></li></ul><hr><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Why You'll Love This Role</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Beyond the meaningful impact you make every day, you'll enjoy:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Paid Door-to-Door</strong> - Time and mileage fully compensated</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Mileage reimbursement in alignment with IRS Standard mileage rates</strong></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Generous Benefits include accruing paid time off (PTO)</strong></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Monthly performance-based bonus opportunity</strong></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Comprehensive training</strong> ensures you feel confident with every therapy before administering care.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>1:1 patient connection</strong>, allowing you to see the difference your nursing care makes firsthand</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross or willingness to obtain prior to start</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">One or more years of RN experience in a clinical setting supporting infusion or IV therapy (e.g., ICU, Med‑Surg, ED, PACU).</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment and effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to cover an 80‑mile service radius while working <span style="mso-highlight:yellow;">30-40 hours per week</span></span></li></ul><hr><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Previous home infusion experience</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR platforms</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and home infusion accreditation guidelines</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Strong communication, organization, critical‑thinking, and teaching skills</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><i>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.</i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><i>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.</i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:11px;">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.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><i>UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.</i></span></p>
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