Registered Nurse - Infusion Center - Full Time Flexible Shifts (25414)

Registered Nurse - Infusion Center - Full Time Flexible Shifts

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Infusion Center Registered Nurse.

Requirements:

• Direct patient care
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients receiving infusion therapies, identifying needs for immediate and ongoing nursing interventions.
• Administers infusion therapies, including IV medications, biologics, and specialty infusions in accordance with established policies and protocols.
• Demonstrates 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) required.
• Monitors patients during infusions for adverse reactions and responds appropriately.
• Provides patient and family education regarding therapies, side effects, and follow-up care.
• Documents all aspects of care accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record, including patient response to treatment and progression toward treatment goals.
• Interprets clinical data and promptly communicates significant findings to providers.
• Seeks clarification from licensed provider when orders are unclear, suboptimal, or inappropriate.
• Ensures compliance with medication administration standards, regulations and organizational policies.
• Indirect patient care activities
• Apply principles of infection control and safety.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• Provides clinical supervision of ancillary staff working in the infusion center.
• Customer service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with BNBMC's Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Notify management of gaps in policies and procedures and participate in creating or modifying policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Participates in hospital committees as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with organizational policies, Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Care coordination & patient navigation
• Serves as a primary point of contact for patients throughout their infusion therapy journey.
• Coordinates scheduling of infusion appointments, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and patient convenience.
• Works closely with providers, pharmacy, patient navigators, insurance authorization specialists and other departments as needed to facilitate timely and appropriate care.
• Assists with prior authorizations, referrals, and insurance coordination as applicable.
• Guides patients through treatment plans, addressing questions and barriers to care.
• Supports continuity of care across outpatient and inpatient settings when applicable.
• Customer service & patient experience
• Acts as the "face" of the infusion center, delivering exceptional service with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
• Establishes rapport with patients and families, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Responds to patient needs promptly and effectively, ensuring a positive experience.
• Demonstrates flexibility, strong communication skills, and a patient-centered approach in all interactions.
• Safety & compliance
• Ensures infusion equipment and emergency supplies are available and function properly.
• Reports equipment issues and ensures timely resolution in collaboration with Biomedical Engineering.
• Adheres to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards specific to infusion services.
• Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality Assurance/CQI monitors; participate in implementation of follow up action.
• Other duties
• Maintains current knowledge of infusion therapy best practices and emerging treatments.
• Participates in continuing education activities; attends scheduled in-service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.
• Responds to emergency situations as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as required to support medical center operations.

Position 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).

Education/Licensure:

BSN required

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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.