Registered Nurse / Infusion

Company: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
Location: Freehold
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Registered Nurse - Job Title (#5948 ) - Registered Nurse - Infusion - Freehold, NJ

The nurse will provide and coordinate infusion activities to assure compassionate patient care. Provides direct patient care in compliance with professional practice standards. The Infusion Nurse will also promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Compensation and Benefits for the Registered Nurse - Infusion:

The starting salary for this position is $35.00 to $42.00 per hour.
Permanent Full Time job.
Benefits are Competitive and Negotiable

Requirements of the Registered Nurse - Infusion:

Associates Degree in nursing (Bachelors Degree preferred) with at least one (1) year of oncology or other infusion experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current BCLS Must obtain OCN certification within one year of hire.
Medical Assistant, Licensed-Practical Nurse or Registry Professional
Adult teaching experience; patient advocacy
3+ years experience in clinical oncology a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to recognize knowledge gaps and apply appropriate education techniques to bridge gaps
Proficiency in communication technologies (email, cell phone, etc.)
Highly organized, ability to multi-task and ability to keep accurate notes and records.
Experience with RCCA EMRs IT systems and reports preferred.
Local knowledge of community services and resources preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Work, Excel, Power Point, preferred.
Minimum 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse - Infusion:

Administer chemotherapy IV fluids via peripherally inserted central catheters.
Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patients condition warrants.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians orders.
Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.
Documents patient care in the health care record according to standards.
Directs and delegates care to other team members.
Providing safe, effective, appropriate and comprehensive infusion services to oncology patients.
Provides education and follow-up care after patients have been released from chemotherapy.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.

If you would like to learn more about other opportunities we offer, please call our office: (800) 608-4025 or submit your Resume-CV to us.

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