Registered Nurse (Nights) Oncology

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association in Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Oncology department to provide direct patient care in alignment with the ANA scope of practice. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team to assess needs, plan care, implement treatments, and evaluate outcomes.

Strong leadership, accountability, and commitment to professional growth are emphasized. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration with

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's Level Degree (required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Current Connecticut RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessment and reassessment and documents plan of care.
• Administers medications following the five Rights and monitors for adverse effects.
• Coordinates and supervises delivery of nursing care and delegates tasks.
• Promotes patient safety and conducts bedside shifts and rounds.
• Teaches patients and families and documents outcomes.
• Performs duties within the state nursing scope of practice.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary:

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patients needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:
   • Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients physical, mental, and emotional status.
   • Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.
2. Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
3. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks:
   • Maintains accountability for care delegated.
4. Actively works to promote a culture of safety:
   • Assesses patients for potential safety risks.
   • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.
   • Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.
   • Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
   • Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
5. Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
6. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary.
7. Deliver Patient Centered Care:
   • Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
   • Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
   • Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
8. Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
9. Works to promote a culture of learning and growth:
   • Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
   • Teach others to succeed through mentorship.
10. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Education Skills Experience:

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's Level Degree (required) or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).

Other Information:

Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)

New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only)

American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:RN,BLS

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 390

Department: Oncology

Exempt: No

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Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts