Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Oncology/Medical-Surgical
About The Position
At Saint Mary’s Hospital, the Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Oncology/Medical-Surgical delivers compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with cancer diagnoses and other acute medical conditions in an inpatient setting. The role provides specialized oncology treatments, manages complex medical-surgical needs, coordinates interdisciplinary care, and supports patients and families throughout treatment and recovery. The nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to oncology and medical-surgical patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Responsibilities include assessing patients, monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in clinical status, administering medications and treatments, managing symptoms, collaborating with the healthcare team, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in accordance with quality, safety, and infection-prevention standards. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week night-shift position at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. Weekend and holiday work is required. The pay range is $37.25–$61.25 per hour, with pay based on RN experience and potentially varying by location. Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit community teaching hospital and a member of Trinity Health Of New England. The organization describes its care as compassionate, patient-centered, and grounded in respect, dignity, and healing.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current and valid Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of one year of acute care inpatient nursing experience.
- Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One or more years of Medical-Surgical and/or Oncology nursing experience in an acute inpatient setting.
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to oncology and medical-surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, recognize changes in clinical status, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and oncology treatments according to established policies and procedures.
- Manage symptoms related to cancer treatment, chronic illness, and acute medical conditions while promoting patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, symptom management, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and adhere to quality, safety, and infection-prevention standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Well-being initiatives.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
