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

Always Compassionate Health • Newburgh, IN

1d • Remote

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 Mid/Lower Hudson Valley. RNs are critical to our healthcare services, and we are looking for skilled professionals to help us grow and expand our home-based nursing services. This role involves patient visits for care initiation, follow-up visits, and potentially precepting new nurses. The Home Infusion Nurse will collaborate with the Infusion Intake Team for seamless care initiation.

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.
• 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.
• Performing comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Providing PIV, PICC, Mid & Central line care, and access competence.
• Providing implanted port access (MediPort, PermaCath, etc.) competence.
• Educating the patient and/or family in therapy administration via IV Infusion.
• Preparing and administering IV Infusion therapy.
• Monitoring patient safety and providing 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 the competence of nursing staff upon request.
• Multitasking and prioritizing work responsibilities.
• Performing clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.

Benefits

• Cases pay $60-$150+ based on the level of care provided.
• Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factors protected federal, state, or local law.
• All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria, including experience and suitability.
• Assistance available for application form completion or during any phase of the job application process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level