Part-Time Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

Starling Physicians; Connecticut; On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care for hematology/oncology patients in an infusion center. You will assess patients, educate families, and administer chemotherapy/biotherapy per protocols.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care across treatment and follow-up. Requirements include CT nursing license, OCN/Biotherapy card (or within first month), and BLS certification; ONC preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut nursing license.
• Current OCN Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card (or within first month of hire).
• Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation is preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Able to multi-task and manage a complex workload effectively to provide safe, high quality patient care.
• Participate and engage in continuous professional development, safety behaviors and focus on the patient experience.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members to develop and implement patient care.
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy.

Skills

Connecticut licensure

OCN Chemotherapy/Biotherapy

ONC preferred

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Job description

About Our CompanyWe’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.Job DescriptionRegistered Nurse providing high quality nursing care for hematology/oncology patients and family members for a patient population within the Infusion Center.Job Responsibilities:Demonstrate excellent ability to perform patient assessments, and provide symptom management as well as patient and family educationPractice safe administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy, infusions, and injections in accordance with protocols and guidelinesAssess and monitor patients during and after infusion therapyAct as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-upTriage infusion patients in collaboration with providers for symptom management, toxicity assessment and needs for referrals within the RN scope of practiceAssess 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 recordsAble to multi-task and manage a complex workload effectively to provide safe, high quality patient careParticipate and engage in continuous professional development, safety behaviors and focus on the patient experienceCommunicate and work collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members to develop and implement patient careDeliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy.Qualifications:Current Connecticut nursing licenseCurrent OCN Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card (or within first month of hire)Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation is preferred.BLS certificationAbility to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skillsPay Range: $37.36 - $46.73 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.About Our CommitmentTotal Rewards at VillageMDOur team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.Equal Opportunity EmployerOur Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.Safety DisclaimerOur Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.