Part-Time Oncology Infusion Nurse

Summit Health; Wethersfield (CT); In loco; USD 51.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Summit Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Hematology/Oncology Infusion Center team. You will provide high-quality nursing care to patients and families, administer chemotherapy/biotherapy, monitor infusion reactions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, coordinated care.

You will assess patients, educate them on treatment plans and side effects, document thoroughly in the electronic medical record, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Competenze

• Connecticut nursing license required.
• OCN chemotherapy/biotherapy card within first month of hire.
• Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC) preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.

Mansioni

• Demonstrate excellent ability to perform patient assessments, and provide symptom management as well as patient and family education
• Practice safe administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy, infusions, and injections in accordance with protocols and guidelines
• Assess and monitor patients during and after infusion therapy
• Act as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up
• Triage infusion patients in collaboration with providers for symptom management, toxicity assessment and needs for referrals within the RN scope of practice
• Assess learning needs and educates the patient and family in disease process, chemotherapy treatment plan, side effects, and side effect management.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and progress in electronic medical records
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy.

Conoscenze

Critical thinking

Priority setting

Team collaboration

Formazione

Connecticut nursing license

Descrizione del lavoro

Summit Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Hematology/Oncology Infusion Center team. You will provide high-quality nursing care to patients and families, administer chemotherapy/biotherapy, monitor infusion reactions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, coordinated care.

You will assess patients, educate them on treatment plans and side effects, document thoroughly in the electronic medical record, and participate in ongoing professional development.