Hospital Infusion RN

Job Title: Infusion RN

Location: New Brunswick

Department Name: Home Infusion

Req #: 0000216001

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $71,604.00 - $97,500.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Coordinates the nursing component for home infusion therapies from the hospital setting., and acts as a resource person. Participates in program development, quality assurance and the delivery of care. Remains familiar with all pumps, access devices, drugs and central lines. Develops and maintains relationships with referral services and client base. Determines appropriateness of patients for home therapy. Does patient care when needed and on-call.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current licensure by the New Jersey Board of Nursing as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• lV certification required.
• Successful completion of orientation programs.

Preferred:

• PICC and Chemo certification preferred.
• Previous home care experience desired.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Salaried position– 37.5 hours a week
  • Monday - Friday 7.5 hour shifts
• On-call requirements as needed

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates all patient discharges from the hospital including follow-up communication with the case manager.
• Coordinates nursing care with contracted nursing agencies.
• Coordinates nursing for Medicare/Medicaid recipients with a certified agency. Faxes MD orders, client info and completes.
• Coordination of Care with the nursing agency.
• Has a clear plan when emergencies arise and has the ability to cover patients in such situations.
• Has the ability to perform the field nurses’ job when assigned.
• Increase referrals from hospital by 10% for the year.
• Makes arrangements for teaching to home infusion patients and caregivers as required, will complete teach in hospital when needed.
• Provides education to patients that will go home on subcutaneous medication.
• Provides education to transplant patients on oral medication regarding benefits and process for NBI and SBN4C.
• Provides nursing services for patients that need to be connected to medication prior to discharge.
• Receives and evaluates referrals for home care appropriateness for the nursing component for home infusion therapies.
• Understands and adheres to the company policy and requirements. EG: Snow day and sick time
• Understands and participates on different committees or plans. EG Emergency Operation
• Verities supplies needed with the pharmacy department, assists with coordination of the delivery times and communicates such with field R.N.'s.
• Willing to be cross trained to work or assist in other areas. Helps co-workers when appropriate.
• Willingness and flexible to work alternating work schedules on short notice. Will support management and do what is asked.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer