Registered Nurse - Infusion

Title: Registered Nurse - Infusion Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program Work Days: Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $123,200.00 - $133,100.00 *As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices Position Summary Administer IV therapies including biologics, chemotherapy/biotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, and hydration. Job Responsibilities Perform pre-infusion assessments, verify orders, and ensure appropriate lab parameters are met Monitor patients throughout infusions and post-infusion for complications Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access Access and manage central lines, including PICC lines and implanted ports Educate patients and caregivers on: Infusion treatments and expected side effects; Signs/symptoms requiring urgent evaluation; Central line and port care/maintenance Reinforce adherence to therapy and follow-up care plans Participate in interdisciplinary care planning Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Experience Minimum 1–2 years of RN experience (infusion, oncology, or acute care preferred) Prior outpatient infusion, oncology, or specialty infusion experience Experience managing central lines and implanted ports Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to manage continuous and intermittent infusions with high attention to medication accuracy and safety Ability to recognize and rapidly respond to infusion-related reactions, including hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis Ability to initiate emergency interventions per protocol Ability to collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and nursing staff to optimize care Ability to coordinate scheduling and sequencing of therapies to ensure efficiency and safety Demonstrated competency in IV insertion and vascular access Licenses and Certifications Current New York State RN license (or ability to obtain) BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association) Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification/Certified registered nurse infusion (preferred). Working Conditions/Physical Demands Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr