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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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.
In This Role, You Will:
- Learn more about our Home Infusion Pharmacy: Optum Infusion Pharmacy
- Work an average of 20 hours per week
- Travel within the southeast Iowa area to deliver care in patient homes or designated sites
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa
- 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)
- 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 20 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous home infusion experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and EMR platforms
- Knowledge of Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards
- Understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and home infusion accreditation guidelines
- 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.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.