Ambulatory Infusion Therapy Nurse
Brooklyn, New York
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Job Title

Ambulatory Infusion Therapy Nurse

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Employment Type

Clinical Nursing (Direct Patient Care)

Contract Length

13 weeks

Shift & Hours

• Days
• 7 hours per day
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
• No weekends or on-call required

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Prescribe, delegate, and coordinate care for assigned patients.
• Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, counseling, and supportive/restorative care.
• Supervise care provided by LPNs, RNs on permit, nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.
• Develop and implement comprehensive, current plans of care addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, teaching, and discharge needs.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and treatments.
• Coordinate nursing interventions consistent with medical regimens and multidisciplinary team priorities.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and development of nursing standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource and participate in staff orientation, meetings, committees, and educational programs.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Engage in continuing professional growth and education.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of infusion nursing experience, including infusion experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult and pediatric patients
• Med-Surg nursing experience
• Oncology nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC) is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• No weekend shifts or return-to-office requirements.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned.
• Opportunity to participate in research and pilot projects.
• Professional and community organization involvement encouraged.