Transfusion & Oncology Specialist

Northwell Health • Norwalk, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Position at Norwalk Hospital Association Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Summary: Responsible for providing parenteral therapy to stable, adult outpatients in a hospital-based outpatient infusion center, as well as patients under Norwalk Health Services Corporation auspices.

Requirements

• Current CT RN license required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• zero to six months minimum experience.
• Excellent IV insertion skills.
• Working knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents as well as advanced technical clinical familiarity with indwelling central venous catheter devices.
• Working knowledge of the CQI process and ICD-9 codes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a close team setting and under the guidance of the Medical Director.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Experience in the field of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Oncology and IV Therapy preferred.
• Oncology Chemotherapy and Biological Therapy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established Nursing Standards of Practice to include: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Practices according to unit-based protocols
• Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy and procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed
• Follows chemotherapy administration according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family or significant others
• Plans and provides appropriate instruction
• Assesses and documents effectiveness of teaching
• Participates in unit-based activities and Norwalk Hospital Committees
• Attends staff development continuing education programs, JCAHO and OSHA programs annually
• Maintains and updates educational record
• Participates in professional organizations
• Maintains a positive working environment through personal example and fostering teamwork
• Facilitates patient care and delegates responsibilities to other team members to provide therapeutic environment
• Assumes role of charge RN and demonstrates independent solving and decisionmaking skills
• Demonstrates good organizational and prioritization skills, able to assist in orientation and teaching of nursing personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Benefits

• With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Northwell Health!

What This Job Offers

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