Per Diem RN, Radiation Oncology — Impactful Care

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a Per Diem Oncology Nurse. You will educate patients on the radiation therapy process, discuss treatment modalities, and support physicians during consultations.

This role requires an active Connecticut RN license, a BSN, and preferred Oncology nursing experience. Join a dedicated team at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute delivering integrated cancer care across the state.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BSN required.
• Two years of Oncology nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients on the radiation therapy process, procedures and simulation experience.
• Discuss the various treatment modalities to be implemented; regarding identified learning needs, skin care, potential side effects and system management, pain control measures and nutritional needs.
• Assist physicians with patient examination during consultations, weekly status check, follow-up visits, and as needed.
• Provide nursing care as prescribed by the physician or warranted by patient condition. Includes but not limited to administering medications, dressing changes, skin and wound care, suctioning of patients, glucose monitoring, and monitoring of oxygen saturations.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Nursing care

Education

BSN

Connecticut RN License

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a Per Diem Oncology Nurse. You will educate patients on the radiation therapy process, discuss treatment modalities, and support physicians during consultations.

This role requires an active Connecticut RN license, a BSN, and preferred Oncology nursing experience. Join a dedicated team at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute delivering integrated cancer care across the state.