Outpatient Infusion Nurse RN

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Description : Position Purpose :

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center the Outpatient Infusion Registered Nurse RN specializes in administering medications and fluids through intravenous (IV) lines .

What You Will Do :

Infusion nurses administer medications fluids and blood products directly into patients veins closely monitoring them for reactions and complications during and after infusions.

Vascular Access Device (VAD) Management : This includes inserting maintaining and removing various types of IV lines such as peripheral IV lines central lines and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines).

They educate patients and caregivers about the infusion process potential side effects and home care if needed.

Infusion nurses work with a team of healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required :

Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associates degree in Nursing.

Valid RN license in the state of Connecticut.

Ideal candidates will have 1 year of experience in IV Infusion or Ambulatory Infusion sites which is highly preferred.

Preferred :

Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN).

Consideration will be given provided the expertise includes two or more years of medical / surgical nursing experience in an acute inpatient setting.

BLS / CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) certification support available post-hire.

Position Highlights :

Full-Time 32 hours / week - Day Shift.

No weekends or holidays required.

Ministry / Facility Information :

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health it is one of the nations largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis is a Level 1 Trauma Center a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital committed to excellence in patient care education and innovation.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1