Infusion RN

2 Part Time Positions Available - 24 Hours Per week - Edison, NJ and Pompton Plains, NJ Must have previous infusion or oncology experience - No Exceptions SUMMARY OF JOB: The nurse will provide and coordinate infusion activities to assure compassionate patient care. Provides direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and clinic standards. The Infusion Nurse will also promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Administer chemotherapy IV fluids via peripherally inserted central catheters. 2. Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems. 3. Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs. 4. Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants. 5. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. 6. Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care. 7. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs. 8. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures. 9. Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders. 10. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations. 11. Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.12. Documents patient care in the health care record according to standards. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate’s Degree in nursing (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) with at least one (1) year of oncology experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Current BCLS Must obtain OCN certification within one year of hire LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to speak, read and write English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, medical charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in oneon-one and small group situations to supervisors, patients, patient's family and other employees of organization. Able to work in a team-oriented environment. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. ASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills using the “Whatever It Takes” philosophy; builds relationships and proactively respects others. Requires adaptability with regular interpersonal contact. DECISION MAKING ABILITY: Work limited by standards and procedures. Adapts to recurring operational situations using formal and informal channels. Unusual situations are reviewed with a manager. ANALYTICAL ABILITY: Apply basic business or technical principles to routine and moderately complex problems. Concentrates and pays close attention to detail. COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be computer-literate and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Shift: 8-430

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Oncology Nurse
General Certifications: N/A

Job Type: Part-time