Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Rockland County
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field Registered Nurses to provide home-based nursing care for cases throughout Rockland County in the Lower Hudson Valley. Nurses conduct patient visits to initiate care, perform follow-up visits as needed, and partner with the Infusion Intake Team to support seamless initiation of infusion care in patients' homes. They may also precept and evaluate newly hired nurses as requested. The role includes preparing and administering infusion therapy, assessing and monitoring patients, providing post-infusion follow-up, and educating patients and families on IV therapy administration. The nurse collaborates with the infusion manager, coordinators, office staff, infusion pharmacy, medical providers, patients, and families. Field visits are conducted on site. Clinical documentation is paperless, so computer and tablet use is essential. The position offers free NYS IV Certification as part of employment. Pay is $50.00 or more per hour (base); cases pay $60–$150 or more depending on the level of care. Expected hours are a minimum of 10 per week for home-visit cases.
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, including experience with IV/SQIG and biologic medications.
- Current New York State Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate.
- BLS certification.
- Knowledge of principles and 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 multidisciplinary health care team.
- Up-to-date medical documentation, including physical examination and TB clearance (QuantiFERON Gold, 2-step PPD, T-Spot, or chest X-ray and Habituation Statement).
- MMR and Varicella titers lab report or vaccination records.
- TDAP vaccine and Hepatitis B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
- Urine drug screen completed within the last two 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.
- 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 or PermaCath.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient visits to initiate home infusion care and perform follow-up visits as needed.
- Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to coordinate the start of infusion care in patients' homes.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Prepare and administer infusion therapy.
- Educate patients and/or family members on administering therapy via IV.
- Provide patient safety monitoring and post-infusion follow-up.
- Provide care for and access PIV, PICC, midline, and central lines.
- Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacy, and medical providers as necessary.
- Conduct on-site field visits to provide patient care.
- Precept and evaluate the skills and competency of newly hired nurses or nursing staff upon request.
- Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and internal office staff.
- Multitask, prioritize responsibilities, manage time, and complete paperless clinical documentation using a computer and tablet.
Benefits
- Free NYS IV Certification as part of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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