Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion Unit - Union Hospital

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ChristianaCare, a healthcare organization with 1100 beds between two Magnet recognized hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and the only Level 1 Trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Honored repeatedly as "One of America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report!

Highlights

Three time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)

Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.

Robust Benefits Package

The Outpatient Infusion Center at ChristianaCare Union Hospital provides infusion and transfusion services for patients in a comfortable outpatient setting. Nursing care is provided to oncology hematology patients including education and chemotherapy administration. We provide services to adults patients and offer a range of professional services. All nursing staff are educated and trained in all types of vascular access devices. We seek an experienced registered nurse to provide care to these patients while administering services.

The infusion services offered at ChristianaCare Union Hospital Center include, but are not limited to: Chemotherapy ,Antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-viral medications, Blood Product Transfusions , IV Immune Globulin, Therapeutic Phlebotomies, Iron Therapy, Injections

We are currently hiring for a RN to work 36 hours per week for the Outpatient Infusion Unit at Cecil Campus - Union Hospital.

Typical shifts are 4 - 9 hour shifts but must be flexible to meet the needs of the unit. Weekends & holiday required as per department guidelines.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs arm preps and venipunctures, and assesses venous devices on patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver care appropriate to patients. This requires the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify age-specific patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Transfuses blood and blood components according to procedure. Monitors patients for complications and adverse effects and responds medically as required.
• Administers IV medications to patients. Monitors patients for reactions and responds as required. Documents administration of medications as required.

Requirements:

• ADN required; BSN preferred
• Current RN license.
• BLS required.
• 3-5 years' experience
• Knowledge of Bio-Chemo is an added bonus.
• Oncology certification preferred

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/