RN - IV THERAPY- DAYS

1/5 or sooner start date

IV Therapy RN.

Trained/certified to administer chemo/immunotherapy

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.

Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): Infusion Nurse

Specialty: Outpatient IV Therapy

Number of Openings: 1 traveler openings

Shift: Monday Friday, 0715 - 1615

Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40

Weekend Hours: none

Call Requirements: none

Years of Experience: 2+

Float Requirements: no

Education & Certifications Required:

Required Certifications (will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request) :

RN License to practice in the state of Maine.

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

Education Modules (will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request) :None

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: 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.