Registered Nurse, Per-diem, Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

401K

Pet insurance

Shift differential

Pay for performance

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking a Per Diem Oncology Registered Nurse to join our caring team. You will provide patient-centered, high-quality oncology care on a rotating per diem schedule, working days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with no weekend requirement.

The ideal candidate has active CT RN licensure, OCN preferred, and at least 2 years in ambulatory oncology, with chemotherapy knowledge and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Connecticut RN license or multistate license (NLC).
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in ambulatory/oncolgy outpatient experience preferred.
• Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred.
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy course within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergent, supportive, and restorative nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and discharge needs.
• Peer review of each chemotherapy order.
• Understand chemotherapy dosing and NCCN guidelines; maintain safe handling.
• Meet physical demands and work under stress.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with job demands.
• Maintain required unit certifications and competencies.
• Ensure age-appropriate, holistic patient care and discharge planning.

Skills

Computer skills

Central line knowledge

Chemotherapy orders review

Chemotherapy dosing knowledge

Stress management

Education

BSN preferred

CT RN license or multi-state

CPR (AHA)

OCN certification preferred

Chemotherapy course within 3 months of hire

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!

Hours: Per Diem

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

Weekends required: no

Per Diem Requirement: Per diem employees are expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per month.

Registered Nurse Benefits:

• Accrued Sick Time
• 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!

Day Kimball Health is an Affinitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.