Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Putnam/Dutchess
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field Registered Nurses for cases throughout Putnam and Dutchess Counties and surrounding areas. The role provides home-based infusion care, including patient visits to initiate care and follow-up visits as needed. The nurse partners with the Infusion Intake Team to support seamless initiation of home infusion services, collaborates with the infusion manager, coordinators, internal office staff, pharmacies, medical providers, patients, and families, and may precept or evaluate newly hired nurses when requested. The position requires infusion experience, including IV/SQIG and biologic medications, and experience with venous access and phlebotomy. Clinical documentation is paperless and requires use of a computer and tablet. Free NYS IV Certification is offered as part of employment. Pay is $50.00+ per hour base, with cases paying $60–$150+ based on level of care. Expected hours are a minimum of 10 hours 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 is required, including experience infusing IV/SQIG and biologic medications.
- New York State Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
- BLS certification.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to read and interpret clinical documents, including physicians' orders and treatment plans.
- Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Knowledge of Federal HIPAA Regulations.
- Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.
- Comprehensive nursing assessment skills.
- Competence in PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.
- Provide current medical documentation, including physical, TB clearance (QuantiFERON Gold blood test, 2-step PPD, T-Spot, or chest X-ray), and Habituation Statement.
- Provide MMR and varicella titers lab report or vaccination records.
- Provide TDAP vaccination and Hep B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
- Provide a urine drug screen from within the last 2 months.
- Provide flu vaccination, if applicable, or declination.
- Provide two forms of government-approved ID to validate employment eligibility.
- Provide two satisfactory professional references.
- Provide malpractice insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or managerial experience.
- Implanted port access competence, including MediPort or PermaCath.
- ACLS certification.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, performance evaluation, and education.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient visits to initiate home 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.
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and infusion therapy preparation and administration.
- Provide PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Educate patients and/or families in therapy administration.
- 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 newly hired nurses and evaluate nursing skills when requested.
- Supervise the competence of nursing staff when requested.
- Multitask, prioritize work responsibilities, and maintain effective time management.
- 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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