Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Bronx/Westchester
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is hiring per-diem Registered Nurses to provide home infusion care in the Bronx, Westchester, and surrounding areas. Nurses conduct initial patient visits, perform follow-up visits as needed, and may precept and evaluate newly hired nurses upon request. The Home Infusion Nurse partners with the Infusion Intake Team to support seamless initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes. The role includes on-site patient care, collaboration with the infusion manager, coordinators, internal office staff, pharmacies, medical providers, patients, and families, and may include supervising nursing staff competence upon request. The position requires multitasking, prioritization, time management, clinical documentation, and the ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless records. Free NYS IV Certification is offered as part of employment.
Requirements
- 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.
- Infusion experience, including experience infusing IV/SQIG and biologic medications.
- New York State 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 healthcare team.
- Comprehensive nursing assessment skills.
- Competence in PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work responsibilities; strong time management skills.
- Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.
- Up-to-date medical documentation, including 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.
- Hepatitis 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.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or managerial experience.
- ACLS certification.
- Competence accessing implanted ports, such as MediPort or PermaCath.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient visits to initiate infusion care and provide follow-up visits as needed.
- Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to support the start of infusion care in patients’ homes.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Provide PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Prepare and administer IV infusion therapy, and educate patients and/or families about therapy administration.
- Monitor patient safety during therapy and provide post-infusion follow-up.
- Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers as necessary.
- Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and internal office staff.
- Precept and evaluate newly hired nurses upon request.
- Supervise the competence of nursing staff upon request.
- Complete clinical documentation using paperless systems and prioritize field-work responsibilities.
Benefits
- Free NYS IV Certification as part of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
