Registered Nurse (RN, GN) - Oncology

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's CB2 oncology unit at Hartford Hospital is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join a multidisciplinary team delivering cancer and hematology care in a fast-paced environment.

Under the supervision of the nurse manager, you will apply evidence-based practices to create individualized care plans, collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff, and ensure compassionate, holistic care for patients and families in a diverse setting.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• ASN Required (Must obtain a BSN within 6 years of starting in the RN role).
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology nursing care per evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.
• Adhere to the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Develop and implement a plan of care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and families.

Education

ASN

BSN

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Location Detail:

80 Seymour St HH Conklin (10066)

Shift Detail:

36 hours per week

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

Job Summary

CB2 serves the medical oncology population of the organization and commonly includes: solid tumor cancer patients, hematological cancer patients, acute leukemia and lymphoma patients, and benign hematology patients, along with the provision of hospice and end of life care. The unit also services the needs of a variety of med-surg overflow patients when necessary and appropriate.

Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• ASN Required (Must obtain a BSN within 6 years of starting in the RN role)
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.