Part-Time Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

Summit Health•Wethersfield, CT

8d•$37 - $47

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides high-quality nursing care to hematology/oncology patients and their family members in an Infusion Center. The role includes assessment, symptom management, patient and family education, safe administration and monitoring of infusion therapies, triage, documentation, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. The nurse delivers care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy.

Requirements

Current Connecticut nursing license.
Current OCN Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card, or obtain it within the first month of hire.
BLS certification.
Ability to use problem-solving, critical-thinking, and priority-setting skills.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) certification from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and provide symptom management, patient education, and family education.
Safely administer chemotherapy/biotherapy, infusions, and injections in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
Assess and monitor patients during and after infusion therapy.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care through treatment and follow-up.
Triage infusion patients with providers for symptom management, toxicity assessment, and referral needs within the RN scope of practice.
Assess learning needs and educate patients and families about the disease process, chemotherapy treatment plan, side effects, and side-effect management.
Document patient information, treatment plans, and progress in electronic medical records.
Manage a complex workload and multitask effectively to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
Participate in continuous professional development and safety behaviors, with a focus on the patient experience.
Collaborate with patients, families, and health care team members to develop and implement patient care.
Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy.