Per Diem Home Infusion Nurse

Description

Wondercare, Inc., a Partner of Soleo Health, is seeking a Per Diem Home Infusion Nurse to support our Yonkers, NY and surrounding Westchester County, NY patients.

The Position:

The Infusion Nurse provides primary patient care for specifically assigned patients to include assessments, care planning, evaluation and education of patients receiving infusion therapy and/or other nursing services in accordance with the care matrices and best practices in the home or alternate site settings. Responsibilities Include:

• Provide the majority, if not all of the direct care for all specifically assigned patients including initiation and maintenance of all communications with appropriate care team members including pharmacists, physicians, dieticians, home patient representatives and any appropriate community resource staff members.
• Evaluate and educate patient/care partner’s ability to safely administer the home infusion therapy and provide additional instruction as indicated.
• Evaluate the home environment where the care is to be provided and identify interventions that may be required to render the home care environment safe and appropriate for the prescribed care.
• Develop, in conjunction with other clinical team members, each patient’s Care Plan and evaluate patient’s response to therapy during each home visit or encounter.
• Appropriately discharge primary patients and complete discharge summary within 7 days of discharge.
• Develop and maintain caseload scheduling and communications on a weekly and monthly basis in updating schedule with changes.
• Document patient visit to physician or lab drawing station on calendar.
• Coordinate care via live telephone conversations and/or voicemail with the team as determined by the urgency of information to be relayed.
• Document all communications at the time of service.
• Rotational after hour and weekend on call, and as needed
• Computerized documentation of patient visits accurately and in a timely manner

Schedule:

• Must be able to work PRN schedule up to 10 hours per week
• Must be able to see patients in the Yonkers, NY and Westchester County, NY area (must be able to drive up to 60 miles to see patients in their homes- we offer hourly rate of pay)
• Must be comfortable providing infusions to patients in their homes
• Must be Licensed as an RN in the state of New York

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years nursing experience with background infusion therapy
• RN degree- BSN preferred
• Current nursing license for applicable state
• Experience in ICU, or Cardiac Care preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledgeable and competent in care and maintenance of vascular access devices
• Competent in peripheral IV placement skills
• Current CPR Certification
• PICC/Midline placement a plus
• CRNI a plus
• Must own properly registered and insured vehicle to use for patient visits (if applicable)
• Valid state driver’s license (if applicable) or state issued ID
• Ability to multi-task and have critical thinking skills
• Road warrior
  

Wondercare is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that establishing and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is the foundation of business success and innovation. We are dedicated to hiring diverse talent and to ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and provided an equal opportunity to thrive. Our commitment to these values is evidenced by our diverse executive team, policies, and workplace culture.

Wondercare is an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Wondercare does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an organization, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

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