Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Manhattan
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field nurses to provide care to patients in their homes throughout Manhattan and surrounding areas. The nurse conducts visits to initiate care, performs follow-up visits as needed, and partners with the Infusion Intake Team to coordinate the seamless start of infusion care. Upon request, the nurse also precepts and evaluates newly hired nurses and supervises nursing staff competence. The role involves collaborating with the infusion manager, coordinators, office staff, patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers. Nurses must manage competing priorities, maintain strong time-management skills, and use 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+ based on level of care. Expected hours are a minimum of 10 hours per week for home visit cases.
Requirements
- Current New York State Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
- 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.
- BLS certification.
- Up-to-date medical documentation, including physical and TB clearance by QuantiFERON Gold, two-step PPD, T-Spot, or chest X-ray, and habituation statement.
- MMR and varicella titers or vaccination records.
- TDAP vaccine.
- Hepatitis B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
- Urine drug screen; a test within the last 2 months is acceptable.
- Flu vaccination or declination, if applicable.
- 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 and 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.
- Competence in PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work; strong time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or managerial experience.
- ACLS certification.
- Competence in implanted-port access, 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 seamless initiation of home infusion care.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Provide PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Educate patients and/or families on preparation and administration of IV infusion therapy.
- Monitor patient safety and provide post-infusion follow-up.
- Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers as necessary.
- Precept and evaluate newly hired nurses when requested.
- Supervise nursing staff competence when requested.
- Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and internal office staff.
- Prioritize and manage work responsibilities and 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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