UnitedHealth Group·Warwick, Rhode Island
Provide skilled clinical infusion care to patients in their homes or ambulatory suites, including managing vascular devices and administering medications. Maintain accurate medical documentation and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.
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Part Time Home Infusion Nurse - Partner with Patients. Practice with Purpose.
As a Home Infusion Nurse, 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 true autonomy, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients and caregivers while delivering life changing therapies. 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.
Travel to patient homes and related sites using a personal or rental vehicle in accordance with company travel policies Provide safe and compliant infusion services in accordance with Optum Infusion Pharmacy policies, protocols, and physician orders Establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, including education on self-care and self-administration Assess patient suitability for home infusion therapy, including home safety, caregiver support, and patient independence Obtain and maintain accurate patient medical histories, clinical assessments, and all required documentation, including plans of care, visit notes, medication profiles, and discharge summaries Deliver skilled nursing care across a range of patient ages and conditions based on physician orders and treatment plans Establish, access, and maintain vascular devices, including peripheral IVs, PICC lines, tunneled catheters, and implanted ports Administer medications and monitor patient responses, including managing infusion reactions, vital signs, side effects, and lab collection Communicate patient status and therapy response promptly with physicians, pharmacists, supervisors, and other care team members Assist in staff orientation and training, serving as a clinical educator and resource as requested
Why You’ll Love This Role Beyond the meaningful impact you make every day, you'll enjoy: Paid Door-to-Door - Time and mileage fully compensated Mileage reimbursement in alignment with IRS Standard mileage rates Generous Benefits include accruing paid time off (PTO) Monthly performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive training ensures you feel confident with every therapy before administering care. 1:1 patient connection, allowing you to see the difference your nursing care makes firsthand
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.
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts OR Rhode Island (willing to obtain Rhode Island Registered Nurse License in 90 days, if only Massachusetts) Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross or willingness to obtain prior to start 1+ years of RN experience in a clinical setting supporting infusion or IV therapy (e.g., ICU, Med Surg, ED, PACU) Proven ability to work independently with solid clinical judgment and effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to cover an 80 mile service radius while working an average of 40 hours per week
Home infusion experience Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards Familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR platforms Understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and home infusion accreditation guidelines Demonstrated solid communication, organization, critical thinking, and teaching skills
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.
Requires an active RN license in Massachusetts or Rhode Island and current BLS/CPR certification. Candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience in infusion or IV therapy and a valid driver's license for travel.
Market context
Rhode Island nursing jobs typically show steady demand, especially for RNs with medical-surgical or ambulatory experience and current state licensure. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer a BSN and wound care certifications, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Rhode Island RN license status and highlight any wound care or outpatient experience in your resume.
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