Per Diem Infusion Registered Nurse

Novellis Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Novellis Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate per diem Infusion RN in New York to join our healthcare team. This role entails administering intravenous medications and monitoring Oncology patients. Responsibilities include managing patients with oncologic diagnoses, maintaining vascular access, and ensuring a safe treatment environment. Qualifications include a current RN NY license, 2+ years experience in oncology settings, and BLS certification. Weekend shifts on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN preferred.
• Current RN NY state license.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient oncology setting preferred.
• 2+ years of peripheral IV experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Bilingual Hindi or Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor therapy of patients using appropriate skills under physician supervision.
• Exhibit passion for and experience in Oncology patient care.
• Manage patients with oncologic and hematologic diagnoses.
• Administer IV and oral medications and maintain vascular access devices.
• Mix and administer chemotherapy drugs.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients throughout treatment.
• Triages patient/family phone calls and documents information in patient's chart.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching.

Skills

Oncology patient care

Patient assessment

Venous access

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Bilingual Hindi or Spanish

Education

BSN preferred

Current RN NY state license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate per diem Infusion RN to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering intravenous medications, blood products, and other therapeutic infusions to patients in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. This role requires expertise in venous access, patient assessment, and comprehensive infusion therapy management.

This position is for weekend shifts on Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Exhibit passion for and experience in Oncology patient care.
• Manage patients with oncologic and hematologic diagnoses.
• Duties will include administration of IV and oral medications, vascular access device maintenance and monitoring, chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration, blood administration, therapeutic phlebotomy, assessment of patient symptoms and the management of side effects, and overall collaboration on patient treatment plans.
• Mixing and administration of chemotherapy drugs.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families throughout treatment.
• Triages patient/family phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN preferred.
• Current RN NY state license.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient oncology setting preferred.
• 2+ years of peripheral IV experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy or ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Bilingual Hindi or Spanish highly preferred.