RN - IV THERAPY- DAYS

Job Title: RN - IV THERAPY- DAYS
Job Location: Scarborough, ME
Job Duration: 3 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Monday Friday, 7:15am - 4:15pm

Job Summary:

• The Outpatient IV Therapy Nurse, in collaboration with the patients care team, evaluates each patients appropriateness for treatment and provides direct patient care as ordered.
• Care provided includes, but is not limited to, the administration of oncologic and non-oncologic medications, including high risk and/or hazardous compounds (if the administering nurse is appropriately credentialed), the administration of blood products and other supportive care treatments and the provision of urgent/emergent medical care to patients experiencing a medical emergency in the outpatient infusion setting.

Certifications Required:

• RN License to practice in the state of Maine.

• Preferred (but not required) ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card.

Unit Information:

• Number of Chairs: 21 infusion spaces, average daily census of 46 patients per day.
• Patient Ratios: varies based on length/type/acuity of treatments provided but ranges from 1:7 to 1:9 per day.
• Equipment: IV Pump.
• EMR: Epic.

Hiring Profile:

Must Have Skills/Experience:

• 2+ Years of Experience.
• Peripheral IV skills, central line care, med administration, blood transfusions.

Preferred Skillset/Experience:

• Chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration.

Type of Patients on Unit:

• Outpatients.

Personality Fit:

• Self initiator, Team oriented- good communication, reliable, flexible, and ability to adjust/shift priorities throughout day.
• Focus on quality patient centered care.

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color: Any scrubs other than hospital issued scrubs.

• Any unacceptable attire: Hospital issued scrubs, unprofessional attire.

Misc./Other Information:

• Must be willing to work as a team, work hard, Focus on quality patient centered care.