Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Rockland County
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field nurses to provide services to clients in Rockland County and throughout the Lower Hudson Valley. The nurse conducts initial patient visits, provides follow-up care as needed, and may precept and evaluate newly hired nurses upon request. The role partners with the Infusion Intake Team to support the seamless start of infusion care in patients’ homes. Nurses collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, office staff, patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers. The position involves on-site field visits, patient education and monitoring, and paperless clinical documentation using a computer and tablet. Free NYS IV Certification is offered as part of employment.
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, including experience with IV/SQIG and biologic medications.
- New York State Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
- BLS certification.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, performance evaluation, and education.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and 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 healthcare team.
- Comprehensive nursing assessment skills.
- Competence in PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Ability to educate patients and/or family members on therapy administration and provide patient monitoring and follow-up.
- Reliable transportation.
- Current medical documentation and clearances, including physical, TB clearance (QuantiFERON Gold, two-step PPD, T-Spot, or chest X-ray), and habituation statement.
- MMR and varicella titer lab report or vaccination records.
- TDAP vaccine; Hepatitis B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
- Urine drug screen within the last two months.
- Flu vaccination, if applicable, or declination.
- Two forms of government-approved identification to validate employment eligibility.
- Two satisfactory professional references.
- Malpractice insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or managerial experience.
- ACLS certification.
- Competence accessing implanted ports, such as MediPort or PermaCath.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient visits to initiate infusion care and perform follow-up visits as needed.
- Prepare and administer IV infusion therapy.
- Educate patients and/or family members about therapy administration.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and patient safety monitoring, including post-infusion follow-up.
- Provide PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers as necessary.
- Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and internal office staff.
- Conduct on-site field visits to provide patient care and, upon request, supervise or evaluate nursing staff competence and precept newly hired nurses.
- Multitask and prioritize work responsibilities and duties, maintaining effective time management.
- Complete paperless clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.
Benefits
- Free NYS IV Certification as part of employment.
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