Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Orange/Rockland

Always Compassionate Health•Newburgh, IN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is a leading Licensed Home Care Services Agency providing high-quality community home-based services with compassion and innovation. We are seeking home infusion field nurses (RNs) with experience in various infusion therapies, venous access, and phlebotomy for cases throughout the Mid/Lower Hudson Valley (Orange/Rockland/Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess). RNs are critical to our healthcare services provided directly to clients. We aim to grow, adapt, and expand our home-based nursing services through the direct support, knowledge, skills, and expertise of our nurses. This role involves conducting patient visits to initiate patient care, performing follow-up visits, and potentially precepting and evaluating newly hired nurses. The Home Infusion Nurse will collaborate with the Infusion Intake Team for seamless initiation of infusion care in patients' homes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a home care infusion company, hospital, clinic, or medical facility.
Infusion experience is REQUIRED.
Experience infusing IV/SQIG and biologic medications.
Knowledge of principles & practices of supervision, performance evaluation, and education.
Knowledge of Federal HIPAA Regulations.
Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.
Ability to read and interpret clinical documents, including physicians' orders and treatment plans.
Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary health care team.
NYS Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
BLS necessary.
Up-to-date medical, inclusive of Physical, TB Clearance/QuantiFERON Gold blood test, 2-step PPD or T-Spot, or Chest X-ray and Habituation Statement.
MMR-Varicella Titers Lab Report or Vaccination Records.
TDAP Vaccine.
Hep B Vaccination Series, Titers OR Declination.
Urine Drug Screen (UDS) - within the last 6 months is acceptable.
Flu Vaccination (if applicable) or Declination.
Two (2) forms of government-approved ID to validate employment eligibility.
Two (2) satisfactory professional references.
Malpractice Insurance.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work responsibilities.
Time management skills.
Proficiency using a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or managerial experience.
ACLS preferred.
Implanted port access (MediPort, PermaCath, etc.) competence is a plus!

Responsibilities

Conducting patient visits to initiate patient care.
Performing follow-up visits as needed.
Precepting and evaluating the skills of newly hired nurses as requested.
Partnering with the Infusion Intake Team to ensure seamless initiation of infusion care in patients' homes.
Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments.
Performing PIV, PICC, Mid & Central line care, and access.
Performing implanted port access (MediPort, PermaCath, etc.).
Educating the patient and/or family in therapy administration via IV Infusion.
Preparing and administering IV Infusion therapy.
Monitoring patient safety and providing post-infusion follow-up.
Communicating with patients, families, infusion pharmacy, and medical providers.
Collaborating with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal office staff.
Conducting on-site field visits to provide patient care.
Supervising the competence of nursing staff upon request.
Multitasking and prioritizing work responsibilities.
Performing clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.