Registered Nurse IV Niagara County Home Care MSHC

Shift: Shift 1Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Summary: The Registered Nurse Infusion Therapy for Home Care must be knowledgeable in professional nursing principles and practices related to infusion therapy. Demonstrates appropriate judgment and assessment skills to be able to make independent clinical decisions in formulating and carrying out a home care plan of care. Associate seeks guidance from Clinical Manager when needed. Demonstrates ability to be depended upon as scheduled for work meetings, and/or in-services as requested.

Responsibilities: EDUCATIONGraduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York requiredBSN preferredBLS certification preferred. Certification must be obtained within three (3) months from date of hire or transfer into positionPICC Certification preferredCRNI preferredEXPERIENCEMinimum one (1) year relevant experience required One (1) year experience performing veni-puncture and infusion therapy One (1) year experience with central catheters and PICC lines Certified Home Care experience preferred Critical care, military or emergency medical services experience preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYStrong verbal and written communication skills Most possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel Ability to prioritize Strong assessment skills required Ability to multi taskWORKING CONDITIONSMay be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings May be exposed to high crime areas within the community, within the county serviced by the agency Endures exposure to weather and temperature extremes Most possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use