I.V. Therapy Nurse

Description

For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @ Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families. Through a caring, compassionate, philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospice provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care. The hospice receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area. When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family.

Requirements

Assess, plan, implement and evaluates intravenous therapy on patients for whom the physician has ordered intravenous treatment.  Work in conjunction with the professional nursing staff in meeting the special needs of patients with I.V. therapy.

Qualifications:

• Successfully completed courses of instruction in intravenous therapy.
• Past practice and experience in both venipuncture and parenteral administration of fluid, electrolytes and medications.
• Current membership in the National Intravenous Therapist Association (desired).
• Exhibits an ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions.

Education: 

• 1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 2. Current New York State Registered Nurse license/permit.

Location: Brooklyn Campus

Status: Per Diem

Salary Range:  $55.00/ hourly

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.

Benefits

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days.
• Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check.
• Free On-Site Parking