Registered Nurse (RN) / Oncology

Hartford Healthcare • Bridgeport, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The role is in oncology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport and involves coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, assessing patients’ needs, carrying out orders, and developing and revising individualized plans of care. The nurse also supports discharge planning, delegates care appropriately, participates in patient rounds, and contributes to professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Associate degree required.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology RN experience highly preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Chemo certification preferred.
• Two years of Medical-Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Coordinate care across disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide individualized care.
• Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel according to their education and expertise.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds and provide appropriate input to support desired outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities outside patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Tuition discounts of up to 40% with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs with a focus on mental health.
• Paid time off.
• Health insurance packages.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.
• Automatic enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program for graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree