Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an outpatient IV Therapy position in South Portland, ME, requiring ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification and at least 2 years of infusion nursing experience.

Details

• Outpatient infusion setting with 21 infusion spaces and an average daily census of 46 patients per day
• Patient population consists of oncology and general medical infusion outpatients
• Patient ratios range from 1:7 to 1:9 depending on the length, type, and acuity of treatments
• Monday through Friday day shift, 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• No floating required within the unit; however, a 25-mile float policy between facilities may apply as needed
• Uses IV pumps and Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license valid in the state of Maine (ME state license or Compact license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of infusion nursing experience
• ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Provider certification required
• Proficiency in peripheral IV insertion, central line care, medication administration, and blood transfusions
• Driver's License required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsible for administering oncology and medical infusion medications in an outpatient setting
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration experience is preferred
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this when applying
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (in Maine or New Hampshire) are considered local and may have different pay eligibility
• Local candidates are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• Any color scrubs are acceptable; hospital-issued scrubs are not permitted
• Travel pairs or groups are not permitted for this position
• Ideal candidates are self-starters who are team-oriented, communicative, reliable, flexible, and focused on quality, patient-centered care