Description

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

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


Description

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Infusion Center provides safe, high-quality nursing care to patients receiving intravenous (IV) therapies, including biologics, chemotherapy, hydration, blood products, and specialty medications. The RN is responsible for patient assessment, medication administration, monitoring for adverse reactions, patient education, and coordination of care in an outpatient infusion setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive nursing assessments before, during, and after infusion treatments
* Administer IV medications, biologics, chemotherapy, hydration, and other infusion therapies per provider orders and established protocols
* Initiate, monitor, and maintain peripheral IVs, central lines, PICC lines, and implanted ports
* Monitor patients for infusion-related reactions and adverse events; respond promptly to emergencies following clinical protocols
* Accurately document patient care, medication administration, assessments, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR)
* Educate patients and families on infusion therapies, potential side effects, and post-treatment care
* Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe and effective treatment plans
* Maintain compliance with infection control standards, medication safety policies, and regulatory requirements
* Prepare and maintain infusion equipment and supplies; ensure proper storage and handling of medications
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education related to infusion therapy
* Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients throughout treatment

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSE:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or current multi state license required.
• BLS required.

EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury.

• considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching
• extensive standing and walking, including stairs
• lifting approximately 25-50 pounds frequently
• lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally
• pushing and pulling of heavy equipment

Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the patient care unit or department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.


Job Category
Nursing

Hours Per Week
40

Weekends Required?
No

Holidays Required?
No

Shift
Days

Posititon Status
Full-Time


Job Details

Pay Range
$40.5

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to Pay Transparency Law; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

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