Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Oncology -Contracts- FlexStaff

IntelliResume; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) in Med/Oncology to provide comprehensive patient care across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role emphasizes patient-centered oncology care and safety.

The RN will perform admissions, patient education, medication administration, and care coordination with families. Oncologic care experience and a Connecticut/NYS license with BLS and ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required with current license in NY/CT.
• 1–2 years of professional nursing experience in oncology or related specialty.
• BLS certification mandatory; ACLS required.
• Chemotherapy Administration certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's physiologic health status.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, and skin condition.
• Communicate and document patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Assess patient's psychosocial health status.
• Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations.
• Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities.
• Implement the plan of care and maintain patient safety.
• Administer medications correctly and safely.
• Participate in patient and family education.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Communication

Oncology care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Oncology position involves providing comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is ideal for nurses with a strong background in oncology and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Highlights

• Location: Danbury, CT
• Schedule: Full-Time

What You'll Do

• Assess the patient's physiologic health status.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, and skin condition.
• Communicate and document patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Assess patient's psychosocial health status.
• Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations.
• Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities.
• Implement the plan of care and maintain patient safety.
• Administer medications correctly and safely.
• Participate in patient and family education.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut required. BLS certification required. Chemotherapy Administration certification preferred. ACLS certification required.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and quality in their services, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and staff.