Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Westchester County
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field Registered Nurses for cases throughout Westchester County and surrounding areas. The nurse conducts patient visits to initiate care, performs follow-up visits as needed, and partners with the Infusion Intake Team to ensure a seamless start to infusion care in patients’ homes. Nurses may also precept and evaluate newly hired nurses’ skills when requested. The role involves providing on-site patient care and collaborating with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other office staff. The nurse must be able to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively. Clinical documentation is paperless, so computer and tablet use is required. The company offers free New York State IV certification as part of employment. Pay is $50.00+ per hour base; cases pay $60–$150+ depending on the level of care. Expected hours are a minimum of 10 hours per week for home visit cases.
Requirements
- Current New York State Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
- At least 3 years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, registered nurse experience in a home care infusion company, hospital, clinic, or medical facility.
- Required experience infusing IV/SQIG and biologic medications.
- BLS certification; ACLS is preferred.
- Knowledge of principles and 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 multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Comprehensive nursing assessment skills.
- Competence in PIV, PICC, midline, and central line care and access.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.
- Up-to-date medical documentation, including physical examination and TB clearance (QuantiFERON Gold blood test, 2-step PPD, T-Spot, or chest X-ray) and Habituation Statement.
- MMR-Varicella titers lab report or vaccination records.
- TDAP vaccine and Hep B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
- Urine drug screen from within the last 2 months.
- Flu vaccination, if applicable, or declination.
- Two forms of government-approved identification to validate employment eligibility.
- Two satisfactory professional references.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or managerial experience.
- Competence accessing implanted ports, such as MediPort or PermaCath.
- ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient visits to initiate home infusion care and perform follow-up visits as needed.
- Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to coordinate seamless initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Provide care and access for PIV, PICC, midline, and central lines.
- Prepare and administer infusion therapy, including IV and subcutaneous immunoglobulin (IV/SQIG) and biologic medications.
- Educate patients and/or families on therapy administration via IV.
- Monitor patient safety and provide post-infusion follow-up.
- Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers as necessary.
- Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal office staff.
- Precept and evaluate the skills and competence of newly hired nurses or nursing staff when requested.
Benefits
- Free New York State IV certification as part of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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