Home Infusion Nurse

LUX Infusion•Potsdam, NY

26d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

LUX Infusion is seeking a per diem Home Infusion Registered Nurse to provide safe, reliable infusion care in patients’ homes in Potsdam, New York. The role involves administering prescribed therapies, assessing and monitoring patients, teaching patients and caregivers, coordinating care with clinical partners, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The nurse travels within the state to patient residences and assigned care locations and participates in an on-call rotation, anticipated approximately once every eight weeks, covering two weekdays per month and one weekend. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, though work location may change based on business needs. The position requires a current New York RN license, at least two years of RN experience, IV certification, and experience with central line care and management. It calls for strong assessment, documentation, communication, organizational, and venous-access skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role is described as per diem, although the posting also refers to full-time stability and a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current RN license in New York.
At least two years of RN experience.
IV certification.
Experience with central line care and management.
Strong medical-surgical, phlebotomy, and venous-access knowledge.
Ability to work independently while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong assessment, documentation, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Clear, compassionate communication with patients, caregivers, and providers.
Comfort managing care in high-stress or urgent home-based situations.
Willingness to travel to patient homes and healthcare facilities.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
RN licensure in additional states.
Prior experience in home infusion therapy.
PICC, port, or midline experience and certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct home infusion nursing care, including inserting, monitoring, and removing IVs and administering prescribed medications, blood products, and nutrition.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions; obtain vital signs; complete physical assessments and reviews of systems; and document patient-related activities.
Perform venipuncture and manage venous access, including peripheral IVs and central lines.
Teach patients and caregivers to safely perform and monitor home infusion therapy.
Collaborate with company directors, nursing coordinators, directors of nursing, physicians, agencies, and internal teams.
Coordinate start-of-care and ongoing nursing visits and confirm schedules with patients and nursing partners.
Complete, review, and submit nursing notes, therapy administration reports, care plans, and progress documentation.
Communicate patient status changes, concerns, or reportable events to referring physicians and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate documentation according to clinical, regulatory, and company standards.
Support staffing coordination while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Drive within the state to patient residences and assigned care locations.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and organizational policies.
Participate annually in required legal and ethical compliance training and adhere to the organization’s compliance policies, manual, standards, and procedures.
Support the organization’s mission and values by placing patients first, collaborating, and focusing on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Assist directly or coordinate appropriate assistance to ensure access to LUX Infusion services for individuals with disabilities.