Registered Nurse (RN) / Oncology

Hartford Healthcare • Bridgeport, CT

6d • 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 involves coordinating individualized patient care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, and supporting patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs. The position is with St. Vincent’s Medical Center, a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and part of Hartford HealthCare.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology RN experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Chemotherapy certification preferred.
• Two years of Medical-Surgical or Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Coordinate care among disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs and provide individualized care.
• Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel in accordance with their education and expertise.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds and provide appropriate input based on knowledge of patients’ conditions and desired outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Follow the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA Social Policy Statement.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities outside of patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs with a strong 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.

What This Job Offers

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