Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Oncology A2

Hartford Healthcare•Norwich, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse provides care on A2, a 29-bed unit caring for medical-surgical, inpatient oncology, and hematology patients. The nurse works collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic, patient- and family-centered care. The role demonstrates clinical competence through use of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. The nurse assesses and identifies patient problems and needs, establishes a plan of care, implements care, and evaluates the care provided. A2 combines advanced technology with compassionate care in a supportive clinical environment.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing.
One year of RN experience.
Current unrestricted State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or complex information and provide instruction.
Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with departments, employees, physicians, managers, and patients.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, remain flexible, and work as part of a team.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and commitment to customer service.
Basic computer knowledge for entering and retrieving data.
Analytical ability to gather and interpret information from various sources.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Oncology Nurse (ONC) certification preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and identify their problems and needs.
Establish, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care using the nursing process.
Develop a synergistic nurse-patient relationship.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide patient- and family-centered care.
Respond appropriately to changes, circumstances, problems, and emergency situations.
Maintain patient confidentiality.