Registered Nurse - Per-diem | Oncology

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Pet Insurance

Shift differential

Pay for Performance

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for our Oncology Department. This flexible role supports patient care across the cancer journey and partners with a dedicated team.

The RN will provide emergent, supportive, and restorative nursing care, with emphasis on chemotherapy safety and NCCN guidelines. A CT RN license and oncology experience are required.

Per diem schedule offers Days, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with a competitive shift differential and benefits as listed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; CT RN license.
• Current CT RN license or MOS/NLC (multistate).
• CPR certification current (AHA).
• Minimum 2 years in ambulatory oncology.
• OCN certification preferred.
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy course within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose health problem responses and provide emergent, supportive, and restorative nursing care.
• Assess patient needs based on age and developmental level.
• Peer review of chemotherapy orders.
• Maintain knowledge of chemotherapy dosing, NCCN guidelines, and safe handling.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy safety

IV/central line care

Electronic health records

Education

CT RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR software

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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