Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Rockland County
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is a leading Licensed Home Care Services Agency providing high-quality community home-based services with compassion and innovation. We are seeking home infusion field nurses (RNs) with experience in various infusion therapies, venous access, and phlebotomy for cases throughout the Lower Hudson Valley (Rockland County). RNs are critical to our healthcare services, and we are looking for individuals whose direct support, knowledge, skills, and expertise will enable our company to grow and expand. This role involves conducting patient visits to initiate care, performing follow-up visits, and precepting and evaluating new nurses. The Home Infusion Nurse 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 infusion 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.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or managerial experience PREFERRED.
- ACLS preferred.
- Implanted port access (MediPort, PermaCath, etc.) competence 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.
- Comprehensive nursing assessment skills.
- PIV, PICC, Mid & Central line care, and access competence.
- Implanted port access (MediPort, PermaCath, etc.) competence is a plus.
- Educating the patient and/or family in therapy administration via IV.
- Infusion therapy preparation and administration.
- Patient safety, monitoring, and post-infusion follow-up.
- Communication 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 the competence of nursing staff upon request.
- Multitasking and prioritizing work responsibilities and duties.
- Clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.
Benefits
- Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
- Prohibition of discrimination and harassment of any type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
