36Hr Day Shift RN - 6.2 Med/Surg Oncology

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join an oncology-unit team in Connecticut. The RN will assess and plan patient care, implement and coordinate plans with the healthcare team, and supervise non-RN staff as needed.

The role includes administering chemotherapy per established protocols, educating patients and families, and ensuring safety standards. The candidate must have a Connecticut RN license and BLS certification to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Proficient in use of electronic patient records.
• Experience in Medical, Surgical, Oncology and Chemotherapy preferred.
• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the Patient's Physical and Psychosocial Condition on an ongoing basis.
• Develop, communicate and document Plan of Care reflecting patient problems and interventions.
• Implement and coordinate the Plan of Care with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate Plan effectiveness, patient response, and readiness for discharge; revise as needed.
• Plan education after assessing learning needs of patient and family.
• Function as a preceptor to new staff and as charge nurse as needed.
• Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, and staff development.
• Perform other duties to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• Demonstrate skill in care of chemotherapy patients and adherence to safety standards.
• Demonstrate ability to access Port-A-Caths and initiate IV access.
• Administer chemotherapy according to protocols.
• Maintain Hospice patient care competency.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Works Under The Supervision Of The Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (Rn) Assesses, Plans, Implements, Evaluates And Supervises Individual Patient Care On A Nursing Unit/Department According To Unit Policies And Procedures. Provides Supervision Of Non-Rn Personnel On The Assigned Unit. When Assuming The Charge Role, Delegates And Supervises Unit Activities. May Be Requires To Work On Other Nursing Units According To Distribution Of Staff And Patients. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Requested In Order To Maintain A High Level Of Service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• 2. Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• 3. Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• 4. Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient's Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• 5. Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• 6. Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• 7. Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• 8. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 9. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 10. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Care Of The Chemotherapy Patient According To Policy And Procedure.
• 11. Demonstrates Ability To Access Port-A-Caths And Initiating Iv Access.
• 12. Administers Chemotherapy According To Established Protocols.
• 13. Adheres To Safety Standards For Chemotherapy Administration.
• 14. Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of Hospice Patients And Their Families.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; Bsn Preferred. Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.

EXPERIENCE

Medical, Surgical, Oncology And Chemotherapy Preferred

LICENSURE

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License

SPECIAL SKILLS

Bls Certification Required

YNHHS Requisition ID
194846