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BioMatrix Infusion Pharmacy

Infusion Nurse

BioMatrix Infusion Pharmacy, Albany, New York, United States

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BioMatrix Infusion Pharmacy Pay Range BioMatrix Infusion Pharmacy provides a pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range $40.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Company Overview BioMatrix is a nationwide, independently‑owned infusion pharmacy with decades of experience supporting patients on specialty medication. Our compassionate care team helps patients navigate the often‑challenging healthcare environment. We treat our patients like family and get them started on therapy quickly. We work closely with them as well as their family and their healthcare providers throughout the patient journey, staying focused on optimal clinical outcomes.

At BioMatrix the heart of our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access (IDEA) philosophy is the commitment to cultivate a welcoming space where everyone’s contributions are acknowledged and celebrated. Our goal is to draw in, develop, engage, and retain talented, high‑performing individuals from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.

Schedule Varied Hours Occurring Monday Through Friday Between 8:30am Eastern Standard Time To 5pm Eastern Standard Time

Location BioMatrix Specialty Infusion Pharmacy is seeking a Part‑Time Per Diem Infusion Nurse to see patients in their homes in Albany, NY. Work location is subject to change based on business needs.

On‑Call Participation in the on‑call rotation is a requirement of this position. It is anticipated that an incumbent in the position would be on‑call approx. once every eight (8) weeks for two (2) weekdays per month and one (1) weekend.

Job Description A Registered Nurse for Home Infusion inserts, monitors and removes an IV used to give medications, blood products and nutrition to a patient. During the IV therapy, the nurse monitors the patient for adverse reactions and ensures that the tubing, bandages and needle stay in place. The nurse performs veinous phlebotomy when a patient needs blood levels checked. During the entire IV therapy process, the nurse obtains sets of vital signs, completes the physical assessment and review of systems, documents all patient‑related activities and records the medications they use.

Provides and coordinates all aspects of staffing services to the patient with the assistance of the Company Directors, Nursing Coordinator and the Director of Nursing. Communicates with the patients to determine problems and/or solutions regarding their treatment. The Per Diem RN also conveys collected documentation from patient to all necessary internal and third‑party external staff regarding scheduling and other pertinent patient information.

Performs a variety of duties both clinical and nursing notes documentation. This position requires skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating the delivery of patient care by all staff personnel including but not limited to complete documentation of nursing care and submission of nursing notes.

Qualification Requirements

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university required

IV certification & experience in central line care and management required

Current state RN license in location denoted in posting required

Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience required

Valid state driver’s license required

CPR certification required

Home care, critical care, emergency nursing, AIC or hospital discharge planning experience

Incumbent should have some experience in staffing and should be able to demonstrate the ability to multi‑task as well as good communicative and interpersonal skills

Basic level skill in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Willing to travel to see patients in the homes, and in other health care facilities

Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Qualifications Preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

RN license in other states preferred

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and judgment to utilize the nursing process to schedule nursing visits in accordance with RX’s and established protocols

Coordinates SOC and ongoing nursing visits and confirms scheduled visits with both patient and Nursing Agency/RN

Assures schedule is sent out via email to team members

Responsible for following up on and entering Therapy Admin reports and emailing them to the team involved

Reviews all nurses notes for content and accuracy and completion without omitting necessary information such as drugs given, drug dosing and time of administration

Continual communication with families, supervisors and field personnel, agencies regarding problems and/or special needs of both the patient

Responsible to communicate all problems and reportable situations to the referring MD and appropriate MD office administrator and to Biomatrix nursing

Computer functions including but not limited to input, reports, searches, schedules

Communicates patient/employee information to answering services when necessary

Has read and understands company compliance paperwork and videotapes

Performs all duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and with the highest ethical standards

Coordinates staffing in a timely manner while also adhering to confidentiality and ethics as discussed in the compliance program 100% of the time

Insert intravenous cannulas; administer prescribed intravenous solutions, medications; monitor & maintain infusion sites & system; evaluate responses to prescribed therapy

Teach patients & caregivers to perform & monitor administration of Home Infusion as prescribed

Prepare clinical records, care plans, progress notes for each patient visit

Coordinate schedule of patient visits & phone calls

Works in patients place of residence

Drive as assigned within state

Prior experience in Home Infusion Therapy is preferred. PICC/Port/Midline experience and certification is preferred

Non‑essential Functions & Responsibilities

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently

Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work extra hours if needed

Careful attention to detail

Performs related duties as requested

Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirements

Provides professional nursing care within the department

Coordinates care planning with other disciplines

Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical general aspects of care

Determines priorities of care based on physical psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system

Communicates regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology results of diagnostic studies

Responds quickly accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment

Excellent verbal and written skills

Excellent Customer Service skills

Must be able to develop caring relationships with their patients and treat them with respect and empathy

Possess medical‑surgical experience or knowledge in phlebotomy and venous access, both of which deal with the collection of blood

Must be able to work independently, as well as on a team

Must teach the patient how to properly care for their IV or PICC line and be able to communicate with patients clearly while giving instructions

Ability to work under high levels of stress, know how to handle critical situations in the home

Communication Skills

Oral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings

Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information

Computer Skills

Become and remain proficient in all programs necessary for execution

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires driving to patient homes and other HC facilities, walking, sitting, standing, kneeling or stooping

This position requires the use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects and the ability to reach with hands and arms

This position requires constant talking and hearing

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

This position must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Required to move/lift physical hardware

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If needing a reasonable accommodation within the application process, please contact the BioMatrix People & Culture team at Careers@BioMatrixsprx.com or 954.385.7322 x 1425.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other

Will participate in legal and ethical compliance training each year

Will consistently behave in compliance with the BioMatrix, LLC’s legal and ethical policies and procedures

Will abide by the policies of BioMatrix, LLC as set forth in the Compliance Manual

Will not participate in any conduct considered to be unethical or illegal

Expectation for all Employees Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: integrity, dedication, compassion, enrichment and enthusiasm, places patients first, is all‑in with stacked‑hands, and is focused on relentless consistency wins.

General Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization's services (may include: visitors, patients, employees, or others).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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