Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Bronx/Westchester

Always Compassionate Home Care • New York City, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is a leading Licensed Home Care Services Agency seeking home infusion field nurses (RNs) with experience in various infusion therapies, venous access, and phlebotomy for cases throughout the Bronx, Westchester, and its surrounding areas. We are committed to providing the highest quality of community home-based services with exceptional compassion and innovation to enhance the lives of individuals. We are looking for Registered Nurses whose direct support, knowledge, skills, and expertise will enable our company to grow and expand into new areas of home-based nursing services. This role involves conducting patient visits to initiate patient care, performing follow-up visits, and precepting and evaluating newly hired 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 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.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work responsibilities.
• Time management skills are essential.
• Using a computer and tablet is key for paperless clinical documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• 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.
• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Performing PIV, PICC, Mid & Central line care, and access.
• 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.
• 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 the competence of nursing staff upon request.
• Multitasking and prioritizing work responsibilities.
• Performing clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.

Benefits

• Cases - Choose what matches your flexible availability while supplementing your income!
• Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Prohibition of 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 to fill out application form or during any phase of the job application process if required.

What This Job Offers

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