Registered Nurse - Infusion Center & Wellness Clinic - 24 hours

Griffin Health Brand; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,235,000; Part time

Job summary

Griffin Health in Derby, Connecticut, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Infusion Center & Wellness Clinic (24 hours, part-time). The role focuses on administering infusion therapies, patient education, and collaborative care within a high-quality, patient-centered environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience, infusion therapy exposure, and CT RN licensure with active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Prior infusion therapy experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in IV insertion, venipuncture, pump operation, and managing infusion reactions.
• Experience with chemotherapy or hazardous agents preferred but not required.
• Strong background in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Current RN licensure in Connecticut; BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Administer intravenous medications, chemotherapy/biologic agents, blood products, injections, and hydration therapies per providers orders.
• Monitor patients for infusion reactions and clinical emergencies.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the EHR and maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver patient-centered, high-quality care.

Skills

IV insertion

Venipuncture

Infusion pumps

Chemotherapy experience

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

ASN or Diploma accepted

CT RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse - Infusion Center & Wellness Clinic - 24 hours

Job Category: Nursing & Nurse Managemnt

Requisition Number: REGIS005892

Part-Time

Locations

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Description

Griffin Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system in Derby, Connecticut, dedicated to person-centered, high-quality care for over 130,000 residents. Anchored by Griffin Hospital—a 160-bed acute care community teaching hospital and Planetree International’s flagship facility—Griffin Health emphasizes kindness, respect, and active patient engagement.

Recognized nationally and internationally for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and social responsibility, Griffin has earned honors such as Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospital” list for the last 5 consecutive years, LOWN Institute’s top state ranking for outcomes, and Becker’s “100 Best Community Hospitals” designation, as well as Fortune'sMagazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For". The organization fosters a supportive, wellness-focused work environment with programs like Griffin AgeLess, empowering caregivers to thrive physically, emotionally, and professionally. Through innovation, community outreach, health education, and food-security initiatives, Griffin Health advances whole-person healing and strengthens the communities it serves.

Griffin’s suburban atmosphere offers an easy commute, away from congested cities with easy to find free parking. Employees can also take advantage of generous benefits and wellness programs that add distinct advantage in its employee compensation.

Main Function:

• Serves as a cross-covering team member for the Wellness Clinic, which focuses on Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) management.

The Infusion Center Registered Nurse provides direct patient care and infusion therapy services. Responsibilities include administering intravenous medications, chemotherapy/biologic agents, blood products, injections, and hydration therapies per provider orders; monitoring patients for infusion reactions and clinical emergencies; providing education and support to patients and families; ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR); and maintaining a safe clinical environment in compliance with hospital, state, and federal standards. The nurse collaborates with providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver patient-centered, high-quality care.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Prior experience in infusion therapy strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in IV insertion, venipuncture, infusion pump operation, and management of infusion reactions.
• Experience with chemotherapy or other hazardous agents preferred, but not required.
• Strong background in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Diploma in Nursing accepted with commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Connecticut required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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