RN – IV Therapy

Specialty: IV Therapy
Facility: MMC-P – Scarborough Campus
State License: ME
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2 YEARS
Shift: 07:15-16:15
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Interventional TherapyFacility: MMC-P – Scarborough CampusState License: MECerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2 YEARSShift: 07:15-16:15Guaranteed Hours: Description: Description:1/5 or sooner start dateIV Therapy RN.Trained/certified to administer chemo/immunotherapyThe Outpatient IV Therapy Nurse, in collaboration with the patient s care team, evaluates each patient s appropriateness for treatment and provides direct patient care as ordered.Care provided includes, but is not limited to, the administration of oncologic and non-oncologic medications, including high risk and/or hazardous compounds (if the administering nurse is appropriately credentialed), the administration of blood products and other supportive care treatments and the provision of urgent/emergent medical care to patients experiencing a medical emergency in the outpatient infusion setting.Position TemplateFacility Name: Maine Medical CenterFloor:N/ALocation Address:Outpatient IV Therapy – 100 Campus Dr., ScarboroughPosition Information: Facility Department/Cost Center:140.903831 Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.):Infusion Nurse Specialty:Outpatient IV Therapy Number of Openings: 1traveler openings Shift:Monday Friday, 0715 – 1615 Weekly Guaranteed Hours:40 Weekend Hours:none Call Requirements:none Years of Experience:2+ Float Requirements:noEducation & Certifications Required: RequiredCertifications(will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request):RN License to practice in the state of Maine.Preferred (but not required) ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card Education Modules(will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request):NoneUnit Information: Number of Chairs:21 infusion spaces, average daily census of 46 patients per day. Patient Ratios:varies based on length/type/acuity of treatments provided but ranges from 1:7 to 1:9 per day Equipment: IV Pump EMR:EpicHiring Profile: Must Have Skills/Experience:Peripheral IV skills, central line care, med administration, blood transfusions Preferred Skillset/Experience:Chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration. Type of Patients on Unit:Outpatients Personality Fit:Self initiator, Team oriented- good communication, reliable, flexible, and ability to adjust/shift priorities throughout day. Focus on quality patient centered care.Dress Code: Scrub Color:Any scrubs other than hospital issued scrubs Any unacceptable attire:Hospital issued scrubs, unprofessional attire.Misc./Other Information:Must be willing to work as a team, work hard, Focus on quality patient centered care. General CommentsChemo/Immunotherapy provider card from ONS preferred.Experience in IV Therapy required No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason:Coverage for Leave; MMC-P – TRAVEL: RN – IV THERAPY- DAYS