Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Westchester County
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field nurses to provide home-based nursing services 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 support seamless initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes. The role may also include precepting newly hired nurses and evaluating their skills when requested. The Infusion Homecare Nurse provides infusion therapy and related patient education, monitoring, follow-up, and communication with patients, families, pharmacies, and medical providers. The nurse collaborates with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other office staff, and may conduct on-site visits to supervise nursing staff competence upon request. Clinical documentation is paperless and requires use of a computer and tablet. The company offers free NYS IV Certification 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 is required, including experience infusing IV/SQIG and biologic medications.
- New York State Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
- BLS certification.
- Current medical documentation, including physical, TB clearance, and the specified TB testing or chest X-ray and habituation statement.
- MMR-varicella titers or vaccination records.
- TDAP vaccine documentation.
- Hepatitis 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.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, performance evaluation, and education.
- Knowledge of Federal HIPAA regulations and 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.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work responsibilities; strong time-management skills.
- Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or managerial experience is preferred.
- ACLS is preferred.
- Competence in accessing implanted ports, including MediPort and PermaCath, is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient visits to initiate home infusion care and perform follow-up visits as needed.
- Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to support the initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes.
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Provide PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Prepare and administer IV infusion therapy.
- Educate patients and/or family members on therapy administration.
- Monitor patient safety and provide post-infusion follow-up.
- Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers as necessary.
- Precept newly hired nurses and evaluate their skills when requested.
- Supervise nursing staff competence during on-site field visits when requested.
- Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal office staff.
- Manage and prioritize responsibilities and complete paperless clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.
Benefits
- Free NYS IV Certification as part of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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