Staff RN Infusion Center, Fulltime Days

About the Role

Stamford Health is hiring a Full-time Infusion Staff RN on the DAY SHIFT for the Infusion Center. This position is full-time (4) 10-hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.

About Us

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an "A" for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center's nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health's Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. Dedicated to being the community's most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines
• Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on assigned unit
• Supervise unit activities when assigned to charge or clinical coordinator role
• Act as preceptor to new staff and/or students as requested
• Adhere to all Stamford Hospital's policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program
• Provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture
• Provide direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocate on their behalf
• Assess patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care
• Develop and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome
• Collaborate with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
• Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family
• Communicate effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients
• Formulate and maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers and other team members
• Display a positive attitude and work to achieve an environment of respect, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and compassion
• Respect and protect the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and disclose information only for professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights
• Practice the 5 rights to patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products and treatments (right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, right time)
• Respond to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care
• Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated
• Document pertinent information, observations and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner
• Maintain equipment and utilize supplies in a safe, cost effective manner
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities
• Participate in clinical research activities and demonstrate evidence base practice
• Participate in ongoing regulatory readiness compliance
• Support hospital-wide and unit specific initiatives (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, Stroke Certification, Joint Certification, etc.)
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and standards of care, which contribute to the achievement of the organization's strategic plan
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements
• Take responsibility for own professional development. Stamford Hospital encourages nurses to actively seek ways to enhance professional knowledge and competence through participation in professional nursing organizations
• Comply with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations
• Adhere to hospital and department specific dress code policy
• Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and adhere to external agency requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut
• BSN strongly preferred
• BLS certification required
• Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually
• Minimum 3 years acute care nursing experience
• Previous PICC experience preferred
• CRNI or VA-BC certification preferred but not required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center