Oncology Practice RN - Smilow Westerly

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Staff Nurse for the oncology patient subpopulation at Westerly Hospital. The role provides safe, evidence-based care tailored to the individual needs of the patient and family, using the nursing process across assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.

The candidate will have BSN preferred or matriculating, be eligible for an RI RN license with ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy training, and bring a minimum of

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or currently matriculating; must complete ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course by start; maintain ONS provider card.
• Minimum three years medical-surgical/oncology experience; infusion experience required; outpatient ambulatory experience preferred.
• Active RI RN license; OCN, AOCN, or CPON certification required or within one year; BLS required; ACLS optional; PALS within one year.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing; communicate effectively; document information accurately; basic computer knowledge; professional interaction in busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care; documents data and shares significant assessment data.
• Adheres to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Acts as a clinical resource and role model.
• Participates in train and educational activities for other staff members.
• Demonstrates respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism to all customers.
• Recognizes and values contributions of fellow employees; promotes teamwork.
• Reports to work on time and follows attendance policies.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Infusion therapy

RN licensure

BLS

OCN/AOCN/CPON

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy

Communication

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

BSN preferred or matriculating

ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course

ONS provider card

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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.

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
• 1.1 Assesses 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)
• 2.1 Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
• 3. Staff/Self Development
• 3.1 Acts as a clinical resource and role model
• 4. Staff/Self Development (continued)
• 4.1 Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members
• 5. Customer Service
• 5.1 Demonstrate 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
• 6.1 Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• 7. Resource Utilization
• 7.1 Reports 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

YNHHS Requisition ID

192582