Per Diem RN - Hematology/Oncology

Summit Health Management; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,104 - 77,145; Part time

Job summary

Summit Health Management in Wethersfield, CT is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our hematology/oncology infusion team. You will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients and their families, perform assessments, and support symptom management during infusion therapy.

Responsibilities include safe administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy, infusions, and injections, documenting care in the EMR, triaging infusion patients with providers, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut nursing license.
• OCN chemotherapy/biotherapy certification preferred.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with infusion center procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for hematology/oncology patients in the Infusion Center.
• Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy, infusions, and injections per protocol.
• Assess patients during and after infusion therapy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on disease, treatment, and side effects.
• Document care in electronic medical records.
• Triage infusion patients with providers for symptom management and referrals.
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Infusion therapy

Patient education

Chemotherapy safety

BLS certification

Team collaboration

Education

Connecticut nursing license

OCN Chemotherapy/Biotherapy

Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC)

Job description

## Per Diem RN - Hematology/OncologyApplylocations: Wethersfield, CTtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R53064# **About Our Company**We’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 Description**Registered 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 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.**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# **About Our Commitment**## **Total Rewards at VillageMD**Our 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 Employer**Our 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 Disclaimer**Our 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/.