Home Infusion Registered Nurse

UnitedHealth Group · Fort Worth, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Requisition number: 2365303 Job category: Nursing 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 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. 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. In This Role, You Will: Learn more about our Home Infusion Pharmacy: Optum Infusion Pharmacy Work 35-40 hours per week M-F Travel within a certain radius to deliver care in patient homes or designated sites 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 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 or

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the DFW area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $48.76/hr ($101,421/yr). The typical range is $39.25 – $53.19/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr
DFW Median $101,421/yr
Experienced (90th) $129,709/yr
vs. National Median +4.0%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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