Infusion Homecare RN Chemo/Immunotherapy Per-Diem - Manhattan

Always Compassionate Home Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Always Compassionate Health in New York City is seeking highly experienced Home Infusion Registered Nurses to deliver chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, and other infusion therapies in patients' homes across Manhattan.

You will conduct in-home assessments, manage vascular access, monitor responses, and provide education to patients and caregivers. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NY RN license and registration.
• 3-4 years of chemo and immunotherapy administration experience.
• ONCC chemotherapy/immunotherapy certificate or ONCC certification.
• Recent infusion experience in home care or related settings.
• Competent in administering chemo, immunotherapy, biologics, and infusion therapies.
• Strong venous-access and central-line management skills.
• Current BLS; ACLS preferred.
• Ability to assess patients, recognize adverse reactions, and intervene.
• Reliable transportation for field visits.
• Comfort with electronic, paperless documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments in the patient's home.
• Review and 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 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 line maintenance.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding 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 documentation.
• Perform follow-up visits and ongoing assessments as ordered.
• Precept or evaluate newly hired infusion nurses when requested.

Skills

Oncology infusion nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Immunotherapy administration

Venous access

Central line management

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Independent patient assessment

Electronic documentation

Field-based visits

Education

New York State RN license

ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Experienced oncology infusion nurses—we've cases that work with your availability. Always Compassionate Health is seeking highly experienced Home Infusion Registered Nurses to provide chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic, and other advanced infusion therapies in patients' homes throughout NYC - Manhattan.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted New York State RN license and registration
• Minimum of 3-4 years of recent chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration experience
• Current ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate or applicable ONCC certification
• Recent infusion experience in home care, oncology, an infusion center, hospital, clinic, or comparable clinical setting
• Demonstrated competency administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, and other complex infusion therapies
• Strong venous-access and central-line management skills
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred
• Ability to independently assess patients, recognize adverse reactions, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Reliable transportation for field-based patient visits
• Comfort using electronic, paperless clinical documentation

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments in the patient's home
• 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 regarding 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

Preferred Qualifications

• OCN®, BMTCN®, CBCN®, or another relevant ONCC credential
• Home-infusion nursing experience
• IVIG/SCIG experience
• Supervisory, preceptor, or clinical-education experience
• Competency accessing implanted ports, including MediPorts
• Experience working independently with medically complex patients

Selected candidates must provide all required employment and clinical documentation, including:

• NYS Registered Nursing License and Registration Certificate
• BLS necessary/ACLS preferred
• 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 2 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

Compensation

• Compensation $50.00+ per hour base rate
• Individual cases may pay $60-$150+, depending on the therapy, clinical complexity, required competencies, and level of care provided.
• Pay: $50.00+ per hour (base) - Cases pay $60-$150+ based on the level of care provided.
• Expected hours: Minimum 10 hours per week (home visit cases) WKDWPC

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Always Compassionate Health provides the highest quality of community home-based services, combined with exceptional compassion and innovation to enhance each patient's quality of life. By bringing together several of the top home health agencies in the state, we have become one of New York's leading providers with strategically placed offices that serve thousands of clients every day.