Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Bronx/Manhattan

Always Compassionate Home Care•New York City, NY

5h•Remote

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is a leading Licensed Home Care Services Agency seeking home infusion field nurses (RNs) with experience in infusion therapies, venous access, and phlebotomy for cases across Northern Manhattan, the South Bronx, and surrounding areas. We are looking for Registered Nurses whose direct support, knowledge, skills, and expertise will enable our company to grow, adapt, and expand into new areas of home-based nursing services. This role involves conducting patient visits to initiate patient care, performing follow-up visits, and precepting and evaluating the skills of newly hired nurses. The Infusion Homecare Nurse will partner with our Infusion Intake Team to ensure 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
Using a computer and tablet

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or managerial experience
ACLS preferred
Competence in implanted port access (MediPort, PermaCath, etc.) 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
Providing PIV, PICC, Mid & Central line care, and access competence
Competence in implanted port access (MediPort, PermaCath, etc.)
Educating the patient and/or family in therapy administration via IV Infusion
Preparing and administering IV Infusion therapy
Patient safety, monitoring, and post-infusion follow-up
Communicating with patients, families, infusion pharmacy, and medical providers as necessary
Collaborating with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal office staff
Conducting on-site field visits to provide patient care
Supervising nursing staff competence upon request
Multitasking and prioritizing work responsibilities
Clinical documentation using a computer and tablet