Infusion Homecare Registered Nurse Chemo/Immunotherapy
$50/hr
Mid, Senior
Bronx, NY, USA
In PersonProvides patient care in homes throughout the Bronx; reliable transportation is required.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- An active, unrestricted New York State registered nurse license and registration are required.
- At least 3–4 years of recent chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration experience are required.
- A current ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate or applicable ONCC certification is required.
- Recent infusion experience in home care, oncology, an infusion center, a hospital, a clinic, or a comparable clinical setting is required.
- Demonstrated competency administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, and other complex infusion therapies is required.
- Strong venous-access and central-line management skills are required.
- Current BLS certification is required.
- The nurse must be able to independently assess patients, recognize adverse reactions, and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Reliable transportation for field-based patient visits is required.
- Comfort using electronic, paperless clinical documentation is required.
- Candidates must provide an NYS registered nursing license and registration certificate, BLS documentation, and current medical documentation, including physical examination and required tuberculosis screening or clearance.
- Candidates must provide MMR-varicella titers or vaccination records, and TDAP and Hepatitis B vaccination documentation, titers, or declination.
- Candidates must provide a urine drug screen from within the last two months, flu vaccination documentation or declination where applicable, two forms of government-approved identification to validate employment eligibility, two satisfactory professional references, and malpractice insurance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments in patients’ homes.
- Review and accurately interpret physicians’ orders and treatment plans.
- Prepare and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic medications, and prescribed infusion therapies.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to infusion reactions and other clinical changes.
- Perform peripheral IV insertion and phlebotomy.
- Access and manage PICCs, midlines, central venous catheters, and implanted ports.
- Perform central-line dressing changes and provide line maintenance.
- Educate patients and caregivers about treatment, medication administration, side effects, safety precautions, and when to contact the clinical team.
- Communicate with patients, families, infusion pharmacies, physicians, and internal clinical staff.
- Complete accurate and timely electronic clinical documentation.
- Perform follow-up visits and ongoing assessments as ordered.
- Precept or evaluate newly hired infusion nurses when requested.
Desired Qualifications
- ACLS certification is preferred.
- OCN, BMTCN, CBCN, or another relevant ONCC credential is preferred.
- Home-infusion nursing experience is preferred.
- IVIG/SCIG experience is preferred.
- Supervisory, preceptor, or clinical-education experience is preferred.
- Competency accessing implanted ports, including MediPorts, is preferred.
- Experience working independently with medically complex patients is preferred.
About the company
Always Compassionate Home Care provides community-based health services in New York, offering a range of in-home care options such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, in-home infusions, 24/7 emergency coverage, pediatric nursing, and companionship. Its services are delivered through personalized care plans that coordinate with clients and caregivers, supported by technology to enhance quality of life and ensure high standards of quality assurance, compliance, and regulatory adherence. The company distinguishes itself through a broad, integrated suite of in-home services combined with a strong emphasis on quality control and regulatory compliance to support clients throughout the care journey. Its goal is to deliver better, kinder care at every step, helping clients maintain independence and well-being in their own homes.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town of Huntington, New York
Founded
2019
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What believers are saying
- KeyBank closed a $23.5 million financing package in May 2026.
- The company posted new 2026 articles on pediatric care and aging-in-place demand.
- Always Compassionate Health updated its site on October 2, 2026, signaling active operations.
What critics are saying
- New York lists Always Compassionate Home Care in enforcement actions through March 2026.
- Brooks v. Always Compassionate Home Care, Inc. alleges FLSA unpaid wages in E.D. New York.
- Caregiver turnover and reimbursement pressure can break service continuity and compress margins quickly.
What makes Always Compassionate Home Care unique
- Always Compassionate Health launched in 2023, unifying home care, pharmacy, and mental health.
- KeyBank called it a tech-enabled platform with 2,500+ caregivers across seven locations.
- It serves Federal Department of Labor claims under FECA, DEEOIC, and DCMWC.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours