Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Dutchess/Columbia
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is seeking per-diem home infusion field Registered Nurses to provide home-based nursing services in the Mid/Lower Hudson Valley. The nurse conducts patient visits to initiate care, performs follow-up visits as needed, and may precept and evaluate newly hired nurses. The role partners with the Infusion Intake Team to ensure infusion care is initiated smoothly in patients’ homes. Nurses collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, other office staff, patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers. The position includes on-site field visits and paperless clinical documentation using a computer and tablet. Free NYS IV Certification is offered as part of employment. Pay starts at $50 per hour, with cases paying $60–$150+ 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 registered nursing experience in a home care infusion company, hospital, clinic, or medical facility.
- Infusion experience, including experience infusing 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 families, monitor patient safety, and provide post-infusion follow-up.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities; strong time management skills.
- Ability to use a computer and tablet for paperless clinical documentation.
- Up-to-date medical documentation, including physical, TB clearance/testing, and habituation statement.
- MMR-varicella titers or vaccination records.
- TDAP vaccine and Hep B vaccination series, titers, or declination.
- Urine drug screen within the last 2 months is acceptable.
- Flu vaccination, if applicable, or declination.
- Two forms of government-approved ID to validate employment eligibility.
- Two satisfactory professional references.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Reliable transportation.
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.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Provide PIV, PICC, midline, and central-line care and access.
- Prepare and administer IV infusion therapy and educate patients and/or families about therapy administration.
- Monitor patient safety and provide post-infusion follow-up.
- Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacies, and medical providers as necessary.
- Partner with the Infusion Intake Team to support seamless initiation of home infusion care.
- Collaborate with the infusion manager, coordinators, and other internal office staff.
- Precept newly hired nurses and, upon request, evaluate or supervise nursing staff competence.
- Manage and prioritize multiple work responsibilities and complete paperless clinical documentation.
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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