Home Infusion Registered Nurse (Part-Time)

CSI Companies•Syracuse, NY

10d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

CSI Pharmacy is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to provide specialty infusion care to patients with chronic and rare illnesses in their homes. The nurse performs technical, clerical, and clinical tasks associated with home care, including patient assessment, IV and port access, education, and infusion of injectable medications. The role also includes pharmacy quality-control tasks, records management, inventory control, and preparation of medication orders. The position serves the Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, New York territory. Nurses travel to patients’ homes, potentially up to two hours each way; travel time is included in work hours and compensated at the hourly rate plus $0.48 per mile. The position requires an average commitment of 24 to 30 hours per week when workload permits. An average of 30 hours per week is required to qualify for benefits, and at least 20 hours biweekly is required to retain employment status. Compensation is $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience, plus mileage reimbursement. Nurses with an active IgCN certification may be assigned to CSI’s Immunoglobulin Mentorship Program based on operational needs. Assigned mentors support less experienced nurses through coaching, training, direct observation, competency assessment, and documentation.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Two years of RN experience.
One year of experience accessing PIV lines and ports and maintaining PICC lines.
College degree, certification, or equivalent experience.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, including screening for medical and recreational marijuana.

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 possible participation in the Immunoglobulin Mentorship Program.

Responsibilities

Travel to patients’ homes and administer prescribed specialty medications by IV, subcutaneous injection, or other methods.
Monitor patients during and after infusions for adverse reactions, complications, and delayed side effects.
Assess patients’ medical histories, allergies, medications, physical condition, and vital signs before, during, and after treatment.
Identify and document potential risks, side effects, and issues related to infusion therapy.
Educate patients and caregivers about medications, expected treatment, potential side effects, and managing side effects or emergencies at home.
Schedule follow-up calls or visits and provide feedback to support adjustments to care plans as patients’ health or feedback changes.
Maintain accurate records of infusion procedures, patient responses, adverse events, medication administration, patient education, and follow-up instructions.
Coordinate care with the nursing team, pharmacists, and other pharmacy staff, and report treatment or patient concerns to the clinical nurse supervisor.
Prepare and handle medications safely and verify the correct medication and dosage for each patient.
Follow sterile technique, safety protocols, and infection-control guidelines to prevent contamination.
Monitor medication and infusion-supply stock and coordinate inventory needs with the pharmacy team.
Support insurance verification or authorization processes for specialty medications.
When assigned as an IgCN mentor, guide and coach new or transferring nurses; assist with training; support skills development through observation and feedback; serve as a clinical resource; review competency and orientation documents; assess competency; and document mentorship activities in accordance with CSI policies and accreditation requirements.
Perform designated technical, clerical, clinical, pharmacy quality-control, records-management, inventory-control, and medication-order preparation tasks.