Registered Nurse - Per-diem | Oncology

Day Kimball; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Eligible Employer Con­t

Pet Insurance

Competitive Shift Differential

Pay for Performance

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for our Oncology Department. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care across the cancer journey with a schedule of daytime shifts.

The RN will manage chemotherapy-related responsibilities, vital signs, and patient education per NCCN guidelines, while supporting a dynamic oncology team in a per diem capacity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or holds a multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within duration of orientation period.
• Minimum 2 years in ambulatory/outpatient Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred.
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course completed within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Must have ability to navigate various computer software programs.
• Proficiency with SQ ports and central lines and signing off other nurses for competency.
• Peer review of each and every chemotherapy order.
• Understanding chemotherapy dosing for patients older than 18, frequency, NCCN guidelines, and HD safe handling.
• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
• According to age and developmental level of the patient, assesses the patient’s needs and discharge requirements.
• Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
• Recognizes unsafe and life‑threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.

Skills

Patient assessment

Chemotherapy knowledge

Oncology nursing

NCCN guidelines

Education

BSN preferred

Connecticut RN license

AHA CPR certification

OCN certification preferred

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Day Kimball Health is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our Oncology Department in Putnam, CT!

Our Oncology team provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families throughout their cancer journey. If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise and compassion truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Per Diem Requirement:Per diem employees are expected to work a minimum of32 hours per month.

Registered Nurse Benefits:

• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Competitive Shift Differential
• Pay for Performance

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary:

As the per diem Oncology Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility.

Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have ability to navigate various computer software programs.
• Proficiency with SQ ports and central lines and signing off other nurses for competency.
• Peer review of each and every chemotherapy order
• Understanding chemotherapy dosing for patients older than 18, frequency, NCCN guidelines, and HD safe handling.
• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
• According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
• Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
• Recognizes unsafe and life‑threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.

Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred
• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or holds a multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within duration of orientation period.
• Minimum 2 years in ambulatory/outpatient Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred.
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course completed within 3 months of hire.

Why join Day Kimball Health?

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals while providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients—all while enjoying the flexibility of a per diem schedule.

Ready to make a difference? We’d love to have you join our team!

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