Registered Nurse - Oncology

Northwell Health•Norwalk, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Oncology department at Norwalk Hospital provides direct patient care in accordance with the American Nurses Association scope of practice. The nurse collaborates with patients, families or significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care, and evaluating medical and nursing regimens according to hospital policies, procedures, and standards. The role requires leadership, professional accountability, and continued growth. The schedule consists of rotating 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., three shifts per week, with rotating weekends. Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York metro area. It is a Level II Trauma Center and provides advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care. The position requires an associate degree from an accredited nursing school; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. A current, unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license is required, although new graduates awaiting licensure may be considered at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer. The role is non-exempt. The stated salary range is $48.44–$67.60; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license; new graduates awaiting licensure may be considered at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (Connecticut only).
Registered Nurse and BLS credentials.
Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force; the role involves medium to heavy physical effort.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
American Nurses Association-endorsed certification or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification, subject to certification specialty hours-of-work requirements.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments and reassessments as clinically indicated.
Document patient status, plans of care, interventions, outcomes, and transfer or discharge information as appropriate.
Follow the five Rights of Medication Administration; explain medications to patients or families, assess before administration, and reassess and document responses in accordance with hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, delegate tasks, and remain accountable for delegated care.
Promote patient safety by identifying risks, following hospital safety policies, and initiating appropriate interventions.
Conduct bedside shift reports and rounds with peers at change of shift.
Document application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
Ensure appropriate patient hand-off when leaving for breaks.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide instruction using suitable teaching methods, and document responses to teaching.
Provide care for specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
Deliver patient-centered care by respecting cultural diversity and individual dignity and maintaining open communication and active listening.
Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills through experiential, formal, and independent learning.
Mentor and teach others.
Perform other duties within the state nursing scope of practice as assigned.