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

Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks

Shift

Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
No weekends, no return to office (RTO) required

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Responsible for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating 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 licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses on permit (RNP), nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess immediate and ongoing care needs of patients and their significant others.
• Develop comprehensive, current care plans addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, teaching, and discharge needs.
• Provide and oversee direct patient care aligned with medical regimens.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and treatments; ensure timely reassessment with changes in condition.
• Coordinate overall care plans with multidisciplinary teams, establishing priorities and follow-up actions.
• Integrate age-specific care needs (pediatrics, geriatrics) into care plans.
• Accept accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on clinical judgment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities related to patient care and nursing standards.
• Communicate effectively, manage stressful situations, and facilitate interdisciplinary relationships.
• Participate in orientation of nursing staff and assume charge responsibilities as delegated.
• Assist with patient coverage and work on other units as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Engage in meetings, committees, educational programs, research, and pilot projects.
• Pursue continuing professional growth and education, including advanced degrees and certifications.
• Participate in professional and community organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of infusion nursing experience, including infusion experience within the last year