About the Role
AOM Infusion is seeking an Infusion Nurse, Independent Contractor to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the Westchester, NY area. This role involves diagnosing and treating patient health responses, providing primary patient care, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with in-house RN staff.
Responsibilities
- Assess and document patient's biophysical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
- Perform physical assessments and report identified problems to the physician and in-house RN staff.
- Collaborate with in-house RN staff on nursing care plan development and implementation.
- Identify and report changes in patient condition requiring a change in the care plan.
- Provide patient and family education on healthcare needs, therapy, infection control, and disaster planning.
- Insert, maintain, and assess all types of intravenous access devices.
- Report changes or issues with access devices to in-house RN staff.
- Demonstrate competence in performing treatments per the physician's plan.
- Report the need for discharge planning to in-house RN staff and document all needs.
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in planning and decision-making for the patient's care plan.
- Coordinate patient care needs with other healthcare team members.
- Maintain high standards of nursing care and implement AOM Infusion policies and procedures.
- Coordinate nursing visits and care consistent with the physician's plan of treatment.
- Monitor and maintain patient supply inventory on each visit.
- Maintain an inventory of emergency back-up supplies.
- Clean and test infusion pumps as per AOM policy between each patient use.
- Complete all required patient care documentation electronically via iPad at the end of each patient visit.
- Obtain patient signatures on documentation.
- Adhere to universal precautions, aseptic technique, and infection control guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and AOM Infusion policy.
- Complete all charting as per AOM documentation policy within the required timeframe.
- Report adverse events, patient incidents, or unusual occurrences to in-house RN staff or on-call RN.
- Report suspected inappropriate behavior or breaches of regulatory requirements to the Compliance Officer.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed and registered as a registered nurse in the States where practicing.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one year of experience as a registered nurse, preferably in a home infusion setting.
- For pediatric patients, at least one year of experience as a pediatric nurse, preferably in a home infusion setting, or the ability to become competent in pediatric practices.
- Knowledge and experience in managing infusion access devices (peripheral lines, PICC lines, central venous catheters, implantable ports).
- Free from any communicable diseases, illnesses, or injuries that may interfere with job performance.
- Flexible with work schedule.
- Takes responsibility for primary patients and provides necessary care during after-hours needs when possible.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Intermittent visits based on nurse’s availability.
Skills
- Infusion therapy
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family education
- Care coordination
- Intravenous access device management
- Infusion pump maintenance
- Electronic documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Universal precautions
- Aseptic technique
- Infection control
- Communication skills
Location
- Westchester, NY area
Work Type
- Independent Contractor
- Intermittent visits
Experience Level
- At least one year of experience as a registered nurse
- At least one year of experience as a pediatric nurse (for pediatric patients)
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed and registered as a registered nurse
About the Company
- AOM Infusion is a leading provider of home and specialty infusion therapy.
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the communities we serve.
- Our team of experienced clinicians and professionals work together to ensure every patient receives safe, compassionate, and personalized treatment.
