Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology A2 (Per Diem)
Hartford Healthcare•Norwich, CT
About The Position
The Registered Nurse on the A2 oncology unit demonstrates clinical competence through use of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. The nurse assesses and identifies patient problems and needs, establishes a plan of care, implements care, and evaluates the care provided. A2 is a 29-bed unit serving medical-surgical, inpatient oncology, and hematology patients. Nurses work collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic, patient- and family-centered care.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of nursing.
- One year of RN experience.
- Current unrestricted State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate technical or complex information and provide instruction effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with departments, employees, physicians, managers, and patients.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible, and work as a team player.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment.
- Commitment to customer service.
- Basic computer knowledge for entering and retrieving data.
- High level of analytical ability to gather and interpret information from various sources.
- Ability to respond appropriately to changes, circumstances, problems, and emergency situations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Oncology Nurse (ONC) certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and identify their problems and needs.
- Establish plans of care, implement care, and evaluate the care provided.
- Develop synergistic nurse-patient relationships and use the nursing process to deliver care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic, patient- and family-centered care.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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