Oncology Practice RN - Smilow Westerly

Yale NewHaven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health's Westerly Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse in Oncology to provide safe, evidence-based care tailored to patients and families. You will apply the nursing process across the continuum.

BSN preferred, must complete ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy and maintain provider card; at least three years medical-surgical/oncology experience, infusion experience, and RI RN license with OCN/AOCN/CPON within one year. BLS required; ACLS/PALS optional.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or currently matriculating; must complete ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course and maintain ONS provider card.
• Minimum three years medical surgical/oncology experience; infusion experience required; outpatient ambulatory experience preferred.
• Active RI RN license and oncology certifications (OCN/AOCN/CPON) within one year of employment.
• BLS required; ACLS optional; PALS within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's physical and psychological condition and document information throughout the continuum of care.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a clinical resource and role model for staff.
• Participate in training and educational activities for staff members.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism for all customers.
• Recognize and value contributions of fellow employees; promote teamwork.
• Report to work on time and follow policies for attendance and time off.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Nursing documentation

Patient communication

Teamwork

Education

BSN preferred

ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course

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. The staff nurse for the oncology patient subpopulation, provides safe, effective, and evidence-based care tailored to the individual needs of the patient and family. The staff nurse utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation while caring for our patients maintaining confidentiality and dignity. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Essential Functions
• 1.1Assesses the patient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents appropriately the information obtained from the ongoing assessment. Shares significant assessment data with the appropriate discipline.
• 2.Essential Functions ( continued)
• 2.1Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
• 3.Staff/Self Development
• 3.1Acts as a clinical resource and role model
• 4.Staff/Self Development (continued)
• 4.1Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members
• 5.Customer Service
• 5.1Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• 6.Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
• 6.1Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• 7.Resource Utilization
• 7.1Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

BSN preferred or currently matriculating. Must have successfully completed ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course by the start of employment in the Cancer Center. Must maintain ONS provider card.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum three years medical surgical/oncology experience. Recent and relevant experience in an oncology setting required. Infusion experience required. Outpatient Ambulatory experience preferred.

LICENSURE

Active RI RN license, OCN, AOCN, or CPON certification required or required within one year of employment. . BLS required ACLS (Optional) PALS within one year of hire

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing, knowledge, and skills. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals Basic computer knowledge is preferred Strong ability to communicate and interact professionally in busy environment