Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Manhattan

Always Compassionate Health • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is a leading Licensed Home Care Services Agency dedicated to providing the highest quality community home-based services with exceptional compassion and innovation. We are seeking experienced home infusion field nurses (RNs) with expertise in various infusion therapies, venous access, and phlebotomy for cases throughout Manhattan and its surrounding areas. As a critical part of our healthcare services, you will directly impact clients' lives. We aim to hire Registered Nurses whose direct support, knowledge, skills, and expertise will enable our company to grow, adapt, and expand into new areas of home-based nursing services. This role involves conducting patient visits to initiate care, performing follow-up visits, and precepting/evaluating new nurses. You will collaborate with the Infusion Intake Team for seamless initiation of infusion care in patients' homes.

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.
• Must have experience infusing IV/SQIG and biologic medications!
• Knowledge of principles & 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 multi-disciplinary health care team.
• NYS Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
• BLS necessary.
• Up-to-date medical, inclusive of 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.
• Hep B Vaccination Series, Titers OR Declination.
• Urine Drug Screen (UDS) - within the last 6 months is acceptable.
• Flu Vaccination (if applicable) or Declination.
• Two (2) forms of government-approved ID to validate employment eligibility.
• Two (2) satisfactory professional references.
• Malpractice Insurance.
• Reliable transportation.
• Clinical documentation is paperless, so using a computer and tablet is key.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or managerial experience PREFERRED.
• ACLS preferred.
• Competence in implanted port access (MediPort, PermaCath, etc.) is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Conducting patient visits to initiate patient care.
• Performing follow-up visits as needed.
• Precepting and evaluating the skills of newly hired nurses as requested.
• Partnering with the Infusion Intake Team to ensure seamless initiation of infusion care in patients' homes.
• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Performing PIV, PICC, Mid & Central line care, and access.
• Competence in implanted port access (MediPort, PermaCath, etc.).
• Educating the patient and/or family in therapy administration via IV Infusion therapy preparation and administration.
• Patient safety, monitoring, and post-infusion follow-up.
• Communicating with patients, families, infusion pharmacy, and medical providers as necessary.
• Collaborating with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal office staff.
• Conducting on-site field visits to provide patient care.
• Supervising nursing staff competence upon request.
• Multitasking and prioritizing work responsibilities.
• Performing clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.

Benefits

• Flexible availability
• Cases pay $60-$150+ based on the level of care provided.
• Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Prohibition of discrimination and harassment.
• Reasonable efforts to accommodate needs for assistance during the application process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees