Infusion Nurse - Part time - 1-2 days/week - Westfield, MA

Suite Life is a dedicated infusion center serving patients from southeast & central MA and Rhode Island. Our mission is simple—to improve the patient journey, reduce the cost of care, and be an effective resource for healthcare providers. We firmly believe that our patients deserve a better-quality experience, and we are committed to creating novel, innovative, and welcoming treatment centers to fulfill this vision.

We are opening a new location in Westfield, MA and are looking for an exceptional nurse with both excellent clinical skills and interpersonal skills. Infusion related experience is not required; however, the candidate must be proficient at placing peripheral IV catheters. Experience accessing ports is a plus but not required. This position will be part time 1-2 days/week, 8a-4:30p.

Responsibilities:

• Complete general patient assessment and obtain vital signs
• Establish IV access per policy
• Prepare, administer and document infusions/injections per order from the physician
• Monitor for infusion related reactions. Follow infusion reaction protocol and notify physicians if any concerns for infusion related reactions
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatments and associated side effects
• Open and close infusion suite using daily log, ensuring proper cleanliness, sterilization and infection control
• Send follow up to ordering physicians regarding patient's status and infusion experience
• Assist medical assistant in managing and maintaining adequate supply and medication inventory
• Schedule patients for follow up appointments

Education/qualification requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current MA license
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience. Infusion experience highly preferred.
• Proficient peripheral IV skills required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a team focused environment
• High level of professionalism
• Bilingual is a plus