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Infusion Homecare RN Chemo/Immunotherapy Per-Diem - Suffolk County

Always Compassionate Home Care Melville, NY

$50 - $150 / hour

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 have 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 Suffolk County. This opportunity is specifically intended for RNs with at least 3–4 years of recent, hands-on chemotherapy and immunotherapy experience and a current ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate or applicable ONCC certification . Our infusion nurses partner with patients, families, pharmacies, physicians, and our internal Infusion Intake Team to provide safe, coordinated care from admission through treatment and follow-up. 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 Employment Documentation 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 $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. Schedule Your Interview If you are an experienced chemotherapy and immunotherapy nurse ready to provide specialized care in the home, we would like to speak with you. Interested? Please complete our brief clinical prescreening HERE Always Compassionate Health provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factors protected federal, state, or local law. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria, including experience and suitability. If you require assistance to fill out this application form or during any phase of the job application process, please notify the person who gave you this form or Always Compassionate Health's Human Resources Department, and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs promptly by federal, state, and/or local law. 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 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!