Registered Nurse - Infusion Center - Full Time Flexible Shifts (25414)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join their Infusion Center team. This full-time position offers flexible shifts and is crucial for providing high-quality patient care. The role involves direct patient care, including assessments, administering infusion therapies, and monitoring patients, as well as indirect patient care activities like infection control and staff supervision. The nurse will also play a key role in care coordination and patient navigation, acting as a primary point of contact and guiding patients through their treatment journey. Exceptional customer service and a patient-centered approach are essential, as is ensuring safety and compliance with all relevant standards. The position requires maintaining current knowledge of infusion therapy best practices and participating in continuing education.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1–3 years of infusion nursing experience required.
• Experience administering transfusions, specialty infusions required; chemotherapy experience strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in IV access including implanted central venous access devices (Portacath), PICC lines.
• Experience with patient education and care coordination.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently in a small-team environment.
• Schedule flexibility required (including extended hours as needed).
• Current NJ RN license required.
• ACLS certification required.
• IV (e.g. CNRI) or Chemotherapy (e.g ONS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Central line care experience preferred.
• Chemotherapy experience strongly preferred.
• BSN or active enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion within three (3) years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients receiving infusion therapies, identifying needs for immediate and ongoing nursing interventions.
• Administers infusion therapies, including IV medications, biologics, and specialty infusions in accordance with established policies and protocols.
• Demonstrates proficiency in venous access, including peripheral IV insertion; central line care experience preferred.
• Monitors patients during infusions for adverse reactions and responds appropriately.
• Provides patient and family education regarding therapies, side effects, and follow-up care.
• Documents all aspects of care accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record, including patient response to treatment and progression toward treatment goals.
• Interprets clinical data and promptly communicates significant findings to providers.
• Seeks clarification from licensed provider when orders are unclear, suboptimal, or inappropriate.
• Ensures compliance with medication administration standards, regulations and organizational policies.
• Apply principles of infection control and safety.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• Provides clinical supervision of ancillary staff working in the infusion center.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Notify management of gaps in policies and procedures and participate in creating or modifying policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Participates in hospital committees as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with organizational policies, Code of Conduct, and Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for patients throughout their infusion therapy journey.
• Coordinates scheduling of infusion appointments, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and patient convenience.
• Works closely with providers, pharmacy, patient navigators, insurance authorization specialists and other departments as needed to facilitate timely and appropriate care.
• Assists with prior authorizations, referrals, and insurance coordination as applicable.
• Guides patients through treatment plans, addressing questions and barriers to care.
• Supports continuity of care across outpatient and inpatient settings when applicable.
• Acts as the “face” of the infusion center, delivering exceptional service with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
• Establishes rapport with patients and families, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Responds to patient needs promptly and effectively, ensuring a positive experience.
• Demonstrates flexibility, strong communication skills, and a patient-centered approach in all interactions.
• Ensures infusion equipment and emergency supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Reports equipment issues and ensures timely resolution in collaboration with Biomedical Engineering.
• Adheres to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards specific to infusion services.
• Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality Assurance/CQI monitors; participates in implementation of follow up action.
• Maintains current knowledge of infusion therapy best practices and emerging treatments.
• Participates in continuing education activities; attends scheduled in-service programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.
• Responds to emergency situations as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as required to support medical center operations.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level