Registered Nurse - Infusion Center

Registered Nurse - Infusion Center - Full Time Flexible Shifts (25415)

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: REGIS
009373

• Full-Time

New Jersey CPB, Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Infusion Center Registered Nurse.

• 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.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with BNBMC's Customer Service Performance expectations.
• 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.

• Minimum of 1–3 years of infusion nursing experience required.
• Experience administering transfusions and 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…