Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Oncology/Medical-Surgical
About The Position
At Saint Mary’s Hospital, the Medical Oncology/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered inpatient care to individuals with cancer and other acute medical conditions. The RN delivers specialized oncology treatments, manages complex medical-surgical needs, coordinates interdisciplinary care, and supports patients and families throughout hospitalization and recovery. This is a full-time night-shift position with 12-hour shifts. The position highlights specify 30 hours per week, with 24 hours in Week 1 and 36 hours in Week 2. The schedule includes rotating work every third weekend and every other holiday. Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital serving Waterbury, Connecticut, and surrounding communities since 1909. As part of Trinity Health Of New England, it provides advanced clinical services and patient-centered care. The organization describes its workplace as grounded in respect, dignity, healing, and inclusive, compassionate care, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current and valid Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of one year of acute care inpatient nursing experience.
- Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One or more years of Medical-Surgical and/or Oncology nursing experience in an acute inpatient setting.
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to oncology and medical-surgical patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, recognize changes in clinical status, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and oncology treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Manage symptoms related to cancer treatment, chronic illness, and acute medical conditions while promoting patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, symptom management, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation while adhering to quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Well-being initiatives.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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