Home Infusion Clinical Coordinator RN - Remote in the State of CA

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 13, 2023

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. -
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There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. -
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*** The hours/schedule for this position will be, Monday - Friday, from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm PT or MT ***
(Future potential for rotating Saturday schedule. Weekly schedule subject to change based on business needs.)
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The primary role of the -Clinical Coordinator -is to provide clinical coordination for infusion services for all Optum Infusion Pharmacy patients, coordinating the daily activities of referral, intake, staff/agency assignment and patient management. The Clinical Coordinator/Home Infusion, RN may also directly provide infusion nursing services to patients receiving infusion medications from Optum Infusion Pharmacy's branch pharmacy service area (as needed). Service delivery will occur in patient's home or alternate site per patient's request. -All infusion services and medication delivery will be provided utilizing accepted Infusion therapy clinical technique and Optum Infusion Pharmacy's established policy and procedures ordered by a licensed physician or licensed practitioner. All clinical operations will be consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies, and specifically focused on delivery of infusion therapy nursing and medication delivery. The coordination/case manager function coordinate/develop/implement individualized plans of care.
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If you are located in Central or Mountain Time Zone, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
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Primary Responsibilities: -

Receives, evaluates, accepts and executes the initial patient intake process to assure that patient verification, assessment, teaching and the ongoing scheduling of nursing services occur in a timely manner
Reviews patient chart for admission criteria, assessing patient's needs will be met, therapy is appropriate and environment is safe
Assures timely communication with other company personnel, and outside providers, especially physicians and other agencies, to assure the quality and continuity of patient care
Ability to establish and maintain positive clinical rapport with all patients and their families, representing Optum Infusion Pharmacy including working directly with patients and their families, maintain contact as per company policy and protocol and clinically monitor all patients providing direct infusion therapy services
Communicates coordination of care with alternate providers (AIS, hospice) and documents communication
Assess patients for appropriateness to receive nursing care in the home setting which includes monitoring and tracking vital signs, performing procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy, and medication administration via peripheral infusion device; or PICC line; Implantable port; and/or Central Venous Catheters and as ordered by a licensed physician or licensed practitioner.
Assess patient in home environments, including clinical assessment safety of environment, pain assessment, monitor effectiveness of medication treatment, develop plan of care, education for patients and patient's family members, including providing care
Completes all required patient care documentation and reports accurately and in a timely manner, according to internal and external regulatory requirements
Willingness to work with most ages and diagnosis of patients receiving infusion therapy medication
Working knowledge of numerous infused or Injectable medications including orals per Optum Infusion Pharmacy protocols
Collaborative relationships involving agencies delivering services on behalf of/or in conjunction with Optum Infusion Pharmacy, including nursing agencies in a contracted relationship, patient, families, significant caregivers, and other healthcare team members
Maintaining current State Nursing licensure, as required by the State Department of Health, is mandatory
Compliance and adherence to State and Federal regulations and laws, JCAHO, HIPAA, CPR, and infusion pharmacy and nursing licensure accepted standards of practice
Participates in staff meetings
Maintain all mandatory education required upon hire and annually per policy
May be required to represent the company in clinical interactions as requested
May provide education regarding Optum Infusion Pharmacy services, for both internal and external customers
May work in office or alternate settings including home setting
Represents self in a professional and ethical manner at all times, while representing Optum Infusion Pharmacy, complying with all applicable company policies and procedures
May be asked to participate in cross training of the various clinical functions in order to function in multiple roles as required
Other duties as requested

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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: -

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