Home Infusion Registered Nurse (Part-Time)

CSI Pharmacy•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

CSI Pharmacy is a rapidly growing national specialty pharmacy that provides specialty pharmacy services to patients with chronic and rare illnesses who need complex care. The Home Infusion Registered Nurse partners with pharmacists, clinicians, and business professionals to provide treatment and care to patients in their homes. This position is for a licensed Registered Nurse and involves patient assessment, obtaining IV access, port access, education, and infusion of injectable medications. The nurse also performs designated pharmacy quality-control and record-management tasks, manages inventory, and prepares drug orders. The role serves patients across a Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, New York territory. Nurses travel to and from patients’ homes, potentially up to two hours each way; travel is included in work hours and compensated hourly, plus $0.48 per mile. The position requires an average commitment of 24 to 30 hours per week if workload permits. An average of 30 hours per week is required for benefits, and 20 hours biweekly is required to retain employment status. Compensation is $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience, plus mileage reimbursement. Registered Nurses with an active IgCN certification may also be assigned to CSI’s Immunoglobulin Mentorship Program based on operational needs. Mentorship duties may include guiding and coaching nurses, supporting training and skill development, observing clinical practice, assessing competency, reviewing documents, and recording mentorship activities in accordance with CSI policies and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure; the position is available to licensed Registered Nurses.
Two years of RN experience (required).
One year of experience accessing peripheral IV lines and ports and maintaining PICC lines (required).
College degree or certification, or equivalent experience.
Willingness to travel to patients’ homes, potentially up to two hours out to see patients.
Commitment to an average of 24 to 30 hours per week if workload permits; 20 hours biweekly is required to retain employment status.
Successful completion of a drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of ER, ICU, or infusion experience is preferred.
One year of infusion experience in a hospital or home health setting is preferred.
Active IgCN certification for potential participation in the Immunoglobulin Mentorship Program.

Responsibilities

Travel to patients’ homes and administer prescribed specialty medication infusions and injections, including via IV and subcutaneous routes.
Monitor patients during and after infusions for adverse reactions or complications.
Assess patients’ medical histories, allergies, medications, physical condition, and vital signs before, during, and after treatment.
Identify and document potential risks, side effects, and other issues related to infusion therapy.
Educate patients and caregivers about medications, treatment expectations, side effects, and at-home management of side effects or emergencies.
Schedule follow-up calls or visits, monitor patient progress and delayed side effects, and provide feedback to support care-plan adjustments.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of infusion procedures, patient responses, adverse events, medication administration, education, and follow-up instructions.
Coordinate patient care and treatment plans with the nursing team, pharmacists, and other pharmacy staff; communicate treatment concerns to the clinical nurse supervisor.
Prepare and handle medications safely and verify the correct medication and dosage for each patient.
Follow sterile techniques, infection-control guidelines, and safety protocols during medication preparation and administration.
Monitor medication and supply stock, coordinate inventory with the pharmacy team, and help ensure needed items are available.
Support insurance verification or authorization processes related to specialty medications.
Perform designated pharmacy quality-control, pharmacy and nursing record-management, inventory-control, and drug-order preparation tasks.
If assigned as an IgCN mentor, guide and support new or transferring nursing staff; assist with training, observe practice, assess competency, review required documents, and document mentorship activities.