Registered Nurse RN FT Day Medical Oncology

Trinity Health•Waterbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Mary’s Hospital, our Registered Nurses RN in the Medical Oncology unit specialize in caring for patients with cancer who are admitted to the hospital. These nurses play a crucial role in providing compassionate care, administering treatments, managing symptoms, and supporting patients and their families during their cancer journey. If you have a passion for oncology and want to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, this could be a rewarding career path for you. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in an Acute InPatient setting.
BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Continuous Assessment: Medical Oncology nurses continuously assess patients’ conditions, monitor vitals, administer orders and medications, and document progress throughout the patients’ stay.
Medication Administration: Provide cancer-related medications along with ensuring proper dosing, monitoring, and documentation.
Patient Education: Educate patients and families about their conditions and self-care.
Collaboration: Work closely with all physicians and healthcare provider staff for close monitoring of neurological statuses, cognitive functions, motor skills, sensory responses, and other therapies.