Columbia

Always Compassionate Health•Newburgh, IN

2d•$60 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field nurses to provide care for cases throughout the Hudson Valley, including Ulster, Sullivan, and Columbia counties. Nurses conduct patient visits to initiate care and perform follow-up visits as needed. They partner with the Infusion Intake Team to support seamless starts of home infusion care, and may precept or evaluate newly hired nurses when requested. The role includes on-site field visits and collaboration with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal staff. Nurses must be able to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively. Clinical documentation is paperless and requires use of a computer and tablet. Free New York State IV certification is offered as part of employment. The position pays $50.00 or more per hour base; cases pay $60–$150 or more 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 registered nurse experience 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; ACLS is preferred.
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 health care team.
Current 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 and Hep B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
Urine drug screen completed 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.
Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or managerial experience.
Competence accessing implanted ports, such as MediPort or PermaCath.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient visits to initiate home infusion care and perform follow-up visits as needed.
Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to help ensure seamless initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes.
Provide comprehensive nursing assessments.
Perform PIV, PICC, midline, and central line care and access.
Prepare and administer infusion therapy, including educating patients and/or families on IV therapy administration.
Monitor patient safety during infusion and provide post-infusion follow-up.
Communicate as needed with patients, families, infusion pharmacy, and medical providers.
Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and internal office staff.
Precept and evaluate the skills of newly hired nurses when requested; supervise nursing staff competence when requested.
Multitask, prioritize work responsibilities, and manage time effectively.
Complete paperless clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.