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IV Therapist in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Berkshire Health Systems

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Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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Job Description

IV Therapist

  • Float to provide coverage for Community Infusion at Hillcrest. Variable shifts 7:30am to 4:00pm, 8:00am to 4:30pm, 8:30am to 5:00pm
    DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
    • Registered Nurse is the designation given to an individual who is licensed to practice professional nursing, holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, is a graduate of an approved school for professional nursing, and is currently licensed as a Registered Nurse pursuant to M.G.L. c.112. Included in such responsibility is providing nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and
      restoration for optimal functioning and comfort, of those they serve.
      The Registered Professional Nurse functions as a health care team leader responsible for the safe delivery of patient-centered, goal oriented care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Professional Nurse also directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
    • Education and Training:
      • Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
      • BLS
    • Other Requirements:
      • Demonstrates continuing education in accordance with State regulations. Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice. Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met.
    • Other Addendum(s) Requirements:
      • 2 years medical/surgical experience required
      • Current knowledge and skills in IV therapy nursing required
      • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
      • Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate care of thee patient receiving infusion therapy
      • PICC certification preferred
      • Chemotherapy administration experience preferred
      • ONS Chemo/Bio course must be completed within 12 months and renewed every two years

Job Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States

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