Registered Nurse| Infusion Center| Full-Time Flex 25520

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Infusion Center. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling. The medical center is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community in a supportive and inclusive work environment. The role involves direct patient care, indirect patient care activities, care coordination, patient navigation, and ensuring safety and compliance within the infusion center.

Requirements

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• ACLS certification required.
• IV (e.g. CNRI) or Chemotherapy (e.g. ONS) certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of infusion nursing experience required.
• For PD Roles minimum 2 years of Med-Surge experience.
• 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, interdisciplinary teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently in a small-team environment.
• Schedule flexibility required (including extended hours as needed).
• BSN required.

Nice To Haves

• Chemotherapy experience strongly 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; experience with central venous catheter, peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC), implanted catheters & ports (Port-a-Cath), and CLABSI (Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections) required.
• 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 programs, 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, 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 function 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; participate 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