IV Home Infusion Nurse

UniversaCare is seeking to hire PRN Home Infusion Registered Nurse.

Position: Per-diem

Hours: Flexible Hours, Evenings & Weekends

Start Date: Immediately

As a Home Care PRN Infusion Registered Nurse (RN), you will experience a special energy and excitement from your work as you join a team of individuals who are committed to improving the lives of others. You will work in a growing, specialized area of the nursing field outside the walls of a hospital setting

As a Home Infusion Registered Nurse you will provide a broad range of infusion therapies in out patients’ homes while:

Compassionately taking care of patients in order to allow them to recover in the comfort of their own home by using your clinical IV capabilities and personal touch.

Skillfully providing one-on-one home infusion nursing care visits and patient education in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.

Assessing the patient’s condition and response to therapy, taking action as needed to facilitate achievement of treatment goals.

Establishing trust and building therapeutically effective relationships with our clients and their families.

Required Qualifications:

Active and unrestricted registered nurse with current license in state of NY

Two (2)+ years of experience working as an RN in a Critical Care setting that contributes to proficiency in infusion therapy (such as medical surgical unit, ED, ICU, post-anesthesia care, or similar setting)

Experience with lab draws, IV infusions, and reconstitution of medications

Strong experience with working with a variety of pumps (CAAD, curling, etc) & troubleshooting issues that may arise

Possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance/registration

Ability to handle specialty cases like IGG, IVIG, Solumedrol, etc.

Have and maintain current CPR / BLS certification

Knowledge of HIPAA patient privacy and data security requirements; OSHA employee protection regulations

Hold current Malpractice Insurance

Have experience with Microsoft Office to document and track patient care activity