Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Registered Nurse Infusion MSHC

Job Description Salary: 6,409.65-9,615.45 USD Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr Shift: Shift 1 Status: Part Time No Benefits FTE: 0.100000 Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes Work Schedule: Weekend Only Saturday and Sunday Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm RN FLOAT WEEKENDS ONLY EVERY OTHER WEEKEND Summary: The Registered Nurse Infusion Therapy for Home Care must be knowledgeable in professional nursing principles and practices related to infusion therapy. Demonstrates appropriate judgment and assessment skills to be able to make independent clinical decisions in formulating and carrying out a home care plan of care. Associate seeks guidance from Clinical Manager when needed. Demonstrates ability to be depended upon as scheduled for work meetings, and/or in-services as requested. Responsibilities: EDUCATION * Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university * Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York required * BSN preferred * BLS certification preferred. Certification must be obtained within three (3) months from date of hire or transfer into position * PICC Certification preferred * CRNI preferred EXPERIENCE * Minimum one (1) year relevant experience required * One (1) year experience performing veni-puncture and infusion therapy * One (1) year experience with central catheters and PICC lines * Certified Home Care experience preferred * Critical care, military or emergency medical services experience preferred. experience preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Most possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use * Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel * Ability to prioritize * Strong assessment skills required * Ability to multi task WORKING CONDITIONS * May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings * May be exposed to high crime areas within the community, within the county serviced by the agency * Endures exposure to weather and temperature extremes * Most possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use