Oncology Infusion RN — Compassionate Care Leader

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Waterford (CT); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks an experienced staff nurse for the oncology/infusion setting in Connecticut. You will assess, plan, implement, and supervise patient care, coordinating care with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and infusion services.

The role requires oncology experience, BSN or in-progress, and valid CT RN license with BLS. You will educate patients, manage side effects, and participate in discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualificações

• BSN or matriculating within nursing program.
• Completed ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course within one year of hire.
• Connecticut RN licensure and BLS required.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and document patient health status and needs.
• Monitor labs and report abnormalities to physician.
• Educate patient and family about disease and self-care.
• Verify chemotherapy orders and manage venous access devices.
• Administer IV infusions and evaluate IV therapy needs.
• Schedule and coordinate pre/post-treatment testing and follow-up.
• Manage treatment side effects with physicians.
• Provide counseling with social work and pastoral care as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning and home care needs.
• Mentor staff and participate in unit education programs.
• Collect protocol data and ensure study compliance when applicable.
• Encourage multidisciplinary tumor conferences and team collaboration.
• Document care accurately for proper charges and records.
• Identify clinical issues for nursing research or quality initiatives.
• Meet performance expectations in customer service and teamwork.
• Perform other duties to ensure department operation.
• Delegate tasks to PCTs and assistants with follow-up.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Formação académica

BSN degree

OCN certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks an experienced staff nurse for the oncology/infusion setting in Connecticut. You will assess, plan, implement, and supervise patient care, coordinating care with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and infusion services.

The role requires oncology experience, BSN or in-progress, and valid CT RN license with BLS. You will educate patients, manage side effects, and participate in discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.