Registered Nurse, Per-diem, Oncology

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Eligible Employer Con­-

Pet Insurance

Competitive Shift Differential

Pay for Performance

Job summary

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse in Putnam, CT to join the Oncology Department. You will deliver expert nursing care across the cancer journey with a patient-centered approach.

This role requires chemotherapy knowledge, NCCN guideline familiarity, and flexibility to support day shifts on a per diem basis. A minimum of 32 hours per month is expected in this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; CT RN license required.
• Current AHA CPR certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years ambulatory/outpatient oncology experience preferred.
• Oncology nursing certification (OCN) preferred.
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course completed within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose health problems and provide emergent, supportive, and restorative care.
• Navigate computer systems and ensure accurate charting and orders.
• Review chemotherapy orders and ensure dose safety per NCCN guidelines.
• Assess patient needs across physical, psychosocial, and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate ability to work under stress and meet unit competency requirements.

Skills

Computer software navigation

Central line proficiency

Chemotherapy dosing awareness

Education

BSN preferred

Connecticut RN license

CPR certification

2+ years oncology experience

OCN certification preferred

Chemotherapy course within 3 months

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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