STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Oncology Infusion (Per Diem)

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital • Brattleboro, VT

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About The Position

The Infusion Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients receiving intravenous therapies in an outpatient or inpatient infusion setting. This role is responsible for assessing patient needs, initiating and monitoring IV infusions, managing central and peripheral access devices, and responding to infusion-related reactions or complications. The RN collaborates with clinicians, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and accurate administration of medications, including biologics, antibiotics, hydration, blood products, and specialty treatments. The nurse also provides patient education regarding treatment plans, expected side effects, and self-care, while maintaining detailed documentation and adhering to strict safety and infection-control standards. Strong critical-thinking skills, proficiency in IV therapy, and the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care are essential in this role.

The Infusion Department provides safe, efficient, and patient-centered infusion therapy services to individuals requiring intravenous or injectable treatments. The department's mission is to deliver high-quality care using evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on safety, patient education, and comfort.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited RN program.
• Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont or a state within the nursing compact.
• BLS healthcare provider status.
• Frequent standing, stooping, lifting and reaching.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Normal or corrected vision/hearing.
• Lifting and/or moving patients from one point to another.
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with patients, families and public experiencing stressful situations.
• Ability to perform keyboarding functions.
• Potential exposure to hazardous material, body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Minimal 1 year infusion experience
• 1 year infusion outpatient or outpatient clinical experience
• Acute care nursing experience preferred
• IV insertion skills demonstratied
• Implanted port proficiency
• Electronic charting

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient needs
• Initiating and monitoring IV infusions
• Managing central and peripheral access devices
• Responding to infusion-related reactions or complications
• Collaborating with clinicians, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and accurate administration of medications, including biologics, antibiotics, hydration, blood products, and specialty treatments
• Providing patient education regarding treatment plans, expected side effects, and self-care
• Maintaining detailed documentation
• Adhering to strict safety and infection-control standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees