Registered Nurse - Infusion Center - Full-Time Flexible Shifts (25415)

About the role

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking an experienced Infusion Center Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients receiving infusion therapies, identifying needs for immediate and ongoing nursing interventions.
• Affirms proficiency in venous access, including peripheral IV insertion; experience with central venous catheter, peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC), implanted catheters & ports (Port-a-Cath), and CLABSI (Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections) is required.
• Maintains compliance with medication administration standards, regulations and organizational policies.
• Applies principles of infection control and safety.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• Provides clinical supervision of ancillary staff working in the infusion center.
• Coordinates scheduling of infusion appointments, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and patient convenience.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for patients throughout their infusion therapy journey.
• Ensures infusion equipment and emergency supplies are available and function properly.
• Reports equipment issues and ensures timely resolution in collaboration with Biomedical Engineering.
• Participates in hospital committees as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with organizational policies, Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Ensures continuity of care across outpatient and inpatient settings when applicable.
• Responds to emergency situations as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• ACLS certification required.
• IV (e.g. CNRI) or Chemotherapy (e.g. ONS) certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of infusion nursing experience required for PD roles; minimum 2 years of Med-Surge experience.
• Experience administering transfusions; specialty infusions required; chemotherapy experience strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in IV access including implanted central venous access devices (Portacath), PICC lines.
• Experience with patient education and care coordination.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interdisciplinary teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently in a small-team environment.
• Schedule flexibility required (including extended hours as needed).

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of infusion therapy best practices and emerging treatments.
• Participation in continuing education activities; attendance at scheduled in-service programs; sharing information gained at conferences with colleagues.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of infusion therapy best practices and emerging treatments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Commitment to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range $48.82 - $69.09 per hour | Differentials: 10% Evening / 12% Nights / $2.25 per hour weekend

Schedule

Flexible schedule required (including extended hours as needed).