Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Columbia/Ulster
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field nurses to provide home-based nursing services for cases throughout the Hudson Valley, including Ulster, Sullivan, and Columbia. The nurse conducts patient visits to initiate care and performs follow-up visits as needed, partnering with the Infusion Intake Team to support seamless initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes. The role may also include precepting and evaluating newly hired nurses and supervising nursing staff competency upon request. The nurse collaborates with the infusion manager, coordinators, internal office staff, patients, families, infusion pharmacy, and medical providers. The position requires multitasking, prioritization, and strong time management. Clinical documentation is paperless, so use of a computer and tablet is important. Free NYS IV Certification is offered as part of employment.
Requirements
- NYS Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
- 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.
- BLS certification.
- Up-to-date medical documentation, including physical, TB clearance (QuantiFERON Gold, 2-step PPD, T-Spot, or chest X-ray), and Habituation Statement.
- MMR-Varicella titers lab report or vaccination records.
- TDAP vaccine.
- Hepatitis B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
- Urine drug screen from within the last 2 months.
- 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 supervision, performance evaluation, and education principles and practices.
- 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.
- Competence in PIV, PICC, midline, and central line care and access.
- Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or managerial experience.
- ACLS certification.
- Competence accessing implanted ports, such as MediPort and PermaCath.
Responsibilities
- Conduct home visits to initiate patient care and provide follow-up visits as needed.
- Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to support initiation of infusion care in patients’ homes.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Provide PIV, PICC, midline, and central line care and access.
- Educate patients and/or family members on therapy administration, including preparation and administration of IV infusion therapy.
- Monitor patient safety and provide post-infusion follow-up.
- Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacy, and medical providers as necessary.
- 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.
- Multitask and prioritize work responsibilities, maintaining effective time management.
Benefits
- Free NYS IV Certification as part of employment.
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