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

Always Compassionate Health•White Plains, AL

2d•$50 - $150

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field nurses to provide home-based nursing services for cases throughout Putnam and Dutchess Counties and surrounding areas. The nurse conducts patient visits to initiate care and perform follow-up as needed, partnering with the Infusion Intake Team to support seamless initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes. The role may also include precepting and evaluating newly hired nurses’ skills upon request. The nurse collaborates with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other office staff, provides on-site patient care, and may supervise nursing staff competence when requested. The position requires multitasking, prioritization, time management, and use of a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation. Free NYS IV Certification is offered as part of employment. Pay is $50.00+ per hour base, with cases paying $60–$150+ depending on the level of care. Expected hours are a minimum of 10 per week for home visit cases.

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.
Current medical documentation, including physical and TB clearance/QuantiFERON Gold, 2-step PPD, T-Spot, or chest X-ray, and Habituation Statement.
MMR-Varicella titers lab report or vaccination records.
TDAP vaccine and Hepatitis B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
Urine drug screen from within the last 2 months is acceptable.
Flu vaccination, if applicable, or declination.
Two forms of government-approved ID to validate employment eligibility.
Two satisfactory professional references.
Malpractice insurance.
Reliable transportation.
Knowledge of supervision, performance evaluation, and education principles and practices.
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.
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 and PermaCath.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient visits to initiate infusion care and perform follow-up visits as needed.
Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to ensure seamless 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.
Educate patients and/or families on therapy administration via IV.
Monitor patient safety and provide post-infusion follow-up.
Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacy, and medical providers as necessary.
Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal office staff.
Precept and evaluate newly hired nurses’ skills upon request.
Supervise the competence of nursing staff upon request.
Use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.
Multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively.