Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Columbia/Ulster

Always Compassionate Health•Newburgh, IN

2d•$50 - $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. The nurse conducts patient visits to initiate care, performs follow-up visits as needed, and partners with the Infusion Intake Team to ensure a seamless start to infusion care in patients’ homes. The nurse may also precept and evaluate newly hired nurses’ skills and, upon request, supervise nursing staff competence. The role involves collaborating with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other office staff; conducting on-site field visits; and providing patient and family education and infusion care. Nurses must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities, with strong time-management skills. Clinical documentation is paperless, so computer and tablet use is essential. The position offers cases to match flexible availability and includes free NYS IV Certification as part of employment. Pay is $50.00 or more per hour base, with cases paying $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, 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.
Up-to-date medical documentation, including physical and 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 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 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.
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities; strong time-management skills.
Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or managerial experience.
ACLS certification.
Competence accessing implanted ports, including MediPort and PermaCath.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient visits to initiate home infusion care and provide follow-up visits as needed.
Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to ensure seamless initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
Prepare and administer infusion therapy, including IV therapy.
Provide patient and/or family education about administering therapy via IV.
Monitor patient safety and provide post-infusion follow-up.
Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers as necessary.
Provide care and access support involving PIV, PICC, midline, and central lines.
Precept and evaluate newly hired nurses’ skills as requested.
Supervise the competence of nursing staff upon request.
Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal office staff.
Prioritize and manage work responsibilities and complete paperless clinical documentation using a computer or tablet.