We are urgently looking for Registered Nurses in NYC, Orange County, Dutchess County and Ulster County and parts of Connecticut to care for our patients with PICC dressing change and blood draws, IV fluids teachings or TPN teachings. The position requires you to travel to the patients location.
You must be skilled at starting / stopping IVs if required, PICC Line dressing changes, Lab draws, skilled at trouble shooting and preventing adverse events, strong clinical thinker, recognizing when to call MD, 911, caring for IV pumps.
Responsibilities (case by case basis)

• Monitor patients condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Start IV hydration if ordered
• Observe and interpret patients symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections, IVs etc.) and fill in patients charts
• Provide treatments according to physicians orders using nursing standards of care.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients
• Perform skilled nursing IVIG infusions and clinical tasks associated with patient infusion home care.
• Submits nursing progress notes including admission and assessments per policy in a timely manner.
• Prepares/compounds sterile admixtures per MD orders for immediate use when required

Skills

• Proven one year experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent at starting IVs, and administering injections
• Good personality
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures COVID (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible, friendly and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• BSN, ADN or other diploma from a nursing program
• Valid nursing license in CT or NY
• BLS / CPR
• Own transportation
• Clean and valid drivers license and vehicle insurance