Part-Time Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

Summit Health CityMD • Wethersfield, CT

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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 patient assessment, symptom management, education, and safe administration and monitoring of infusion therapies. The nurse works collaboratively with providers and other members of the care team to support continuity of care throughout treatment and follow-up, while delivering direct patient care within the scope of licensure and Starling Physicians policy.

Requirements

• Current Connecticut nursing license.
• Current OCN Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card, or obtain one 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

• Assess patients and provide symptom management, along with patient and family education.
• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, infusions, and injections safely in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
• Assess and monitor patients during and after infusion therapy.
• Collaborate with 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 disease processes, chemotherapy treatment plans, side effects, and side-effect management.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and progress in electronic medical records.
• Manage a complex workload and multitask to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
• Participate in continuous professional development and safety behaviors, with a focus on the patient experience.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care.
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k) savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed