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Crawford Thomas Recruiting

Lead Infusion Nurse - Nursing Director

Crawford Thomas Recruiting, South Portland, Maine, us, 04106

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Overview

Lead Infusion Nurse – Nursing Director

– Portland, ME Compensation: $95,000 – $140,000 base salary (commensurate with experience). This is a full-time opportunity to provide hands-on patient care while stepping into a leadership role that shapes the nursing team, care quality, and patient experience. This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), strong work–life balance, and potential advancement into a Nursing Director pathway within an expanding healthcare organization. Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

– Lead, mentor, and support infusion nurses across home and suite environments; provide training, coaching, and performance evaluations; act as the primary clinical resource for complex cases and troubleshooting; support recruitment, onboarding, and development of nursing staff. Clinical Care

– Perform advanced vascular access (PICC, ports, midlines, peripheral IVs); administer a wide range of infusion therapies (IVIG, TPN, biologics, anti-infectives, chemotherapy, pain/palliative, anti-inflammatory); monitor patients during and after infusions; manage adverse reactions; ensure safe use of infusion pumps; educate patients and caregivers on therapy plans, side effects, and post-care. Operations & Compliance

– Coordinate staffing and scheduling for efficient workflows in home and suite care; collaborate with pharmacists, schedulers, and referral partners; ensure clinical documentation meets state, federal, and accreditor requirements (ACHC, URAC, Joint Commission); support survey readiness, quality management, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives. Patient Experience

– Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care; collect and act on patient feedback to drive service improvements; promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous quality improvement. Qualifications

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Registered Nurse (RN)

license in the State of Maine (required) 3–5 years of infusion nursing experience (home or clinic preferred), including therapies such as immunoglobulin, TPN, or specialty infusions Proficiency in vascular access techniques and infusion pump management BLS/CPR required; ACLS and CRNI certification preferred Licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile Strong communication, teaching, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment What’s Offered

Competitive base salary range of $95,000 – $140,000 (based on experience) Strong work–life balance with a Monday–Friday schedule Professional development opportunities and a clear pathway to Nursing Director-level leadership

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