Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Dutchess/Columbia

Always Compassionate Health•Newburgh, IN

3d•$50 - $150

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem registered nurses to provide home infusion care for cases throughout the Mid/Lower Hudson Valley. Nurses conduct patient visits to initiate care, provide follow-up visits as needed, and partner with the Infusion Intake Team to ensure seamless initiation of infusion services in patients’ homes. They may also precept and evaluate newly hired nurses’ skills upon request. The role includes assessing patients, preparing and administering infusion therapy, monitoring patient safety and post-infusion status, educating patients and families about IV therapy administration, and communicating with families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers. Nurses collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other office staff, and may supervise nursing staff competence upon request. The role requires multitasking, prioritization, effective time management, and use of a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation. Free NYS IV Certification is offered as part of employment.

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, including experience infusing IV/SQIG and biologic medications.
NYS Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
BLS certification.
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 health care team.
Current medical clearance, including physical and TB clearance by QuantiFERON Gold, two-step PPD, T-Spot, or chest X-ray, and a Habituation Statement.
MMR-Varicella titers lab report or vaccination records.
TDAP vaccine and Hep B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
Urine drug screen within the last 2 months.
Flu vaccination, if applicable, or declination.
Two forms of government-approved ID to validate employment eligibility.
Two satisfactory professional references.
Malpractice insurance.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or managerial experience.
ACLS certification.
Competence accessing implanted ports, such as MediPort or PermaCath.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient visits to initiate home infusion care and perform follow-up visits as needed.
Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to coordinate initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes.
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
Provide PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
Prepare and administer infusion therapy, including IV therapy.
Educate patients and/or families about therapy administration via IV.
Monitor patient safety and provide post-infusion follow-up.
Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers as necessary.
Precept and evaluate newly hired nurses’ skills upon request.
Supervise the competence of nursing staff upon request.
Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal office staff.
Prioritize and manage work responsibilities and complete paperless clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.