Home Infusion Nurse

Palomacares; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Palomacares is seeking a skilled Home Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) for the Austin, Texas area to provide in-home infusion therapy. The role involves traveling to patients’ homes, administering IV medications, and following physician orders and agency policies.

The ideal candidate will have Texas RN licensure, BLS/CPR certification, and 1+ year of RN experience with home infusion or related settings. Travel within the service area is required, with compensation of $40–$50 per hour depending on

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Texas RN license.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience; home infusion, infusion center, ER, ICU, oncology, or vascular-access experience preferred.
• Competency with peripheral IV insertion and central-line care.
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
• Smartphone and reliable internet access for scheduling and electronic documentation.
• Must meet applicable background, health-screening, and employment-compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide home infusion therapy including IV medications, biologics, IVIG, antibiotics, hydration, and other prescribed therapies.
• Perform patient assessments before, during, and after infusion.
• Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and care for PICC lines, ports, and other vascular access devices within scope and competency.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and respond appropriately.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, infusion procedures, vascular access care, and signs or symptoms requiring medical attention.
• Complete accurate, timely electronic clinical documentation after each visit.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the pharmacy, physician, case manager, and clinical team as appropriate.
• Travel throughout the assigned service area for scheduled patient visits.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Texas RN license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Home Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) – Part-Time

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled home infusion therapy to patients in the Austin, Texas area. The nurse will travel to patients' homes and provide safe, high-quality infusion care in accordance with physician orders, pharmacy protocols, and agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide home infusion therapy including IV medications, biologics, IVIG, antibiotics, hydration, and other prescribed specialty therapies.
• Perform patient assessments before, during, and after infusion.
• Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and care for PICC lines, ports, and other vascular access devices within scope and competency.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and respond appropriately.
• Verify medication, dose, route, frequency, supplies, and physician/pharmacy orders before treatment.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, infusion procedures, vascular access care, and signs or symptoms requiring medical attention.
• Complete accurate, timely electronic clinical documentation after each visit.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the pharmacy, physician, case manager, and clinical team as appropriate.
• Maintain infection-control and medication-safety standards in the home environment.
• Track supplies used and report supply or medication concerns promptly.
• Travel throughout the assigned service area for scheduled patient visits.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Texas RN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent RN experience; home infusion, infusion center, ER, ICU, oncology, or vascular-access experience preferred.
• Competency with peripheral IV insertion and central-line care.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and patient-education skills.
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
• Smartphone and reliable internet access for scheduling and electronic documentation.
• Must meet applicable background, health-screening, and employment-compliance requirements.

Schedule & Compensation

• Part-time / PRN
• Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and nurse availability.
• $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience and assignment.
• Local travel required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal nurse is clinically strong, organized, responsive, comfortable working independently, and committed to providing patients with safe and compassionate infusion care in their homes.