Infusion Homecare RN - Mobile Vascular Access Services

Always Compassionate Health•New York, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is a leading Licensed Home Care Services Agency that provides support services. We offer the highest-quality community home-based services, along with exceptional compassion and innovation, to enhance the lives of each individual. We offer quality of life. We are seeking experienced Vascular Access Registered Nurses with VA-BC Certification to join our team on a per diem basis. This role specializes in ultrasound-guided midline catheter placement for patients in the home setting, providing high-quality, patient-centered vascular access services in collaboration with our clinical and care coordination teams. Nurses are critical to the healthcare services we provide directly to clients. We are seeking to hire Registered Nurses whose direct support, knowledge, skills, and expertise will enable our company to grow, adapt, and expand into new areas of home-based nursing services. This infusion field nurse would be responsible for conducting patient visits to initiate patient care, performing follow-up visits as needed, and precepting and evaluating the skills of newly hired nurses as requested. The Infusion Homecare Nurse will partner with our Infusion Intake Team to ensure seamless initiation of infusion care in patients' homes.

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a vascular access registered nurse in a home care infusion company, hospital, clinic, or medical facility
Vascular Access experience and certification (VA-BC) 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
MUST hold VA-BC Certification to be considered for this role.
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
Using a computer and tablet is key.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or managerial experience PREFERRED.
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound-guided midline catheter insertions in patients' homes in accordance with clinical best practices and physician orders
Assess patient vascular access needs and determine the most appropriate insertion site using ultrasound guidance
Educate patients and caregivers on catheter care, maintenance, and signs of complications
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
Communicate effectively with referring physicians, care teams, and agency staff regarding patient status and any complications
Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain sterile technique throughout all procedures
Respond promptly to scheduled visits and coordinate scheduling with the office as needed; performing follow-up visits as needed, and precepting and evaluating the skills of newly hired nurses upon request
Conduct on-site field visits to provide patient care and, upon request, supervise nursing staff competence.
Multitask and prioritize work responsibilities.
Manage time effectively.