Medical Oncology RN (Bennett Cancer Center), Fulltime

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance (GLP-1)

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off accruals

Tax deferred annuity and 403b

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-site parking and train station

Childcare partnership with Children’s 

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a Staff RN for Medical Oncology at the Bennett Cancer Center in Stamford, CT. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm depending on departmental needs.

The Staff Nurse supports physicians, performs nursing duties beyond chemotherapy administration, and aims to optimize patient care while staying within nursing scope. Bilingual candidates are preferred and a strong focus on compassionate care is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in CT or reciprocal state.
• Minimum 3 years' oncology experience.
• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.
• Spanish language skills highly preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of nursing principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Greet patient and perform a preliminary assessment; report findings to the physician.
• Record visit reason in EMR and update the patient's problem list.
• Take vital signs and document them in EMR.
• Review medication reconciliation and update medication list in EMR.
• Turn over rooms between patients; restock supplies.
• Coordinate with oncology pharmacy to ensure prescriptions are refilled as directed.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections; perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Process disability forms, homecare certifications, and prescription requests.
• Provide clinical information to patients within nursing scope as directed.
• Act as liaison between physician and other departments to coordinate care.
• Review and prepare consult information for physician visits.
• Serve as triage point for patient calls and conditions.
• Respect patient rights and protect privacy.

Skills

Oncology nursing

RN licensure

Spanish language

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description

Stamford Health is hiring a Staff RN Medical Oncology for the Bennett Cancer Center!

This is a full-time Monday through Friday position, with hours of 8am to 6pm depending on department needs.

As a Certified Great Place To Work Organization, Stamford Health Understands What It Takes To Attract Talent To Improve Our Workforce And Support Our Mission, To That End We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Responsibilities

The Staff Nurse in the Medical Oncology-Hematology Department is focused on supporting the physician and department to provide the highest level of care for the patient, performing nursing duties outside chemotherapy administration. The goal of the position is to relieve physicians of duties which are appropriate to nursing so that the physician may spend more time in clinical discussion with the patient, and so that responses to ancillary duties such as disability, home care and prescription related matters are handled at the appropriate level. The Staff Nurse creates a relationship with the patient to enhance care and communication, and to streamline that care process wherever possible. Utilizes the appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective and financially responsible.

• Assist with the physician visit by greeting the patient, and doing a preliminary assessment of physical and psychosocial condition and report to physician.
• Record reason for visit in EMR and update problem list.
• Take vital signs and record in EMR.
• Review Medication Reconciliation form and enter or correct medication list in EMR
• Turns over rooms between patients; stocks rooms and maintains adequate room supplies.
• Interfaces with oncology pharmacy (in house, specialty and retail) as required. Insures that prescriptions are refilled if required, with physician direction.
• Give sub-Q and IM injections; perform routine or therapeutic phlebotomies as required.
• Complete and/or process disability forms, homecare certifications, specialty pharmacy refill requests, etc.
• At physician direction, give clinical information to patients appropriate to the nursing scope of practice.
• Act as liaison between physician and other departments to coordinate patient care.
• Review and prepare consult information for effective physician visit.
• Serves as triage point for patient. Triages phone calls and patient condition. Refers to NP or MD or other department services as appropriate.
• Respects and protects patient rights and privacy.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in CT or reciprocal state
• Must have Minimum 3 years' experience in oncology
• Associate's degree required, BSN preferred
• Spanish language skills highly preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of principles and practices within the field of nursing
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to deal with critically and sometimes terminally ill cancer patients, as well as patients with hematologic disorders requiring ongoing management.
• Should be familiar with OP office or hospital OP operations including billing and coding appropriate to nursing operations.

About Us

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non‑profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305‑bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person‑centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High‑Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five‑star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold‑Certified for Excellence in Person‑Centered Care and is a Certified Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana‑Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long‑lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

About The Team

Why work for Stamford Health?

Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.

Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.

With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.

Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.

Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.

We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non‑clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.