Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion Unit - Union Hospital

Christiana Care Health Services•Elkton, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Infusion Center at ChristianaCare Union Hospital provides infusion and transfusion services for patients in a comfortable outpatient setting. Nursing care is provided to oncology hematology patients including education and chemotherapy administration. We provide services to adults patients and offer a range of professional services. All nursing staff are educated and trained in all types of vascular access devices. We seek an experienced registered nurse to provide care to these patients while administering services. The infusion services offered at ChristianaCare Union Hospital Center include, but are not limited to: Chemotherapy, Antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-viral medications, Blood Product Transfusions, IV Immune Globulin, Therapeutic Phlebotomies, Iron Therapy, Injections. We are currently hiring for a RN to work 36 hours per week for the Outpatient Infusion Unit at Cecil Campus - Union Hospital. Typical shifts are 4 – 9 hour shifts but must be flexible to meet the needs of the unit. Weekends & holiday required as per department guidelines.

Requirements

ADN required
Current RN license
BLS required
3-5 years’ experience

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Knowledge of Bio-Chemo is an added bonus
Oncology certification preferred

Responsibilities

Performs arm preps and venipunctures, and assesses venous devices on patients.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver care appropriate to patients. This requires the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify age-specific patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
Transfuses blood and blood components according to procedure.
Monitors patients for complications and adverse effects and responds medically as required.
Administers IV medications to patients.
Monitors patients for reactions and responds as required.
Documents administration of medications as required.