Transfusion & Oncology Specialist Per Diem

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 117,482,000 - 218,671,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to provide parenteral therapy for adult outpatients in our hospital-based infusion center. The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards, patient assessment, IV administration, and education for patients and families.

Required: CT RN license and Associate degree in Nursing; Oncology IV therapy knowledge is preferred, with certification in Oncology Chemotherapy and BLS.

Qualifications

• CT RN license required.
• Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Oncology Chemotherapy and Biological Therapy Certification within 90 days of start date; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides parenteral therapy to adults in outpatient infusion center.
• Adheres to nursing standards of practice including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Administers medications/IV solutions per policy and consults resources as needed.
• Educates patients and families; assesses learning needs and provides instruction.

Skills

IV insertion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

RN license (CT)

BSN preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Oncology Chemotherapy Certification within 90 days

Job description

Summary

Responsible for providing parenteral therapy to stable, adult outpatients in a hospital-based outpatient infusion center, as well as patients under Norwalk Health Services Corporation auspices.

Responsibilities

1. Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria A: Adheres to established Nursing Standards of Practice to include: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation

   Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria B: Practices according to unit-based protocols

   Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria C: Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy and procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed

   Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria D: Follows chemotherapy administration according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed

2. Patient and Family Education Criteria A: Assesses learning needs of patient and family or significant others

   Patient and Family Education Criteria B: Plans and provides appropriate instruction

   Patient and Family Education Criteria C: Assesses and documents effectiveness of teaching;

3. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Participates in unit-based activities and Norwalk Hospital Committees

   Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Attends staff development continuing education programs, JCAHO and OSHA programs annually

   Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains and updates educational record

   Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D: Participates in professional organizations;

4. Leadership Criteria A: Maintains a positive working environment through personal example and fostering teamwork

   Leadership Criteria B: Facilitates patient care and delegates responsibilities to other team members to provide therapeutic environment

   Leadership Criteria C: Assumes role of charge RN and demonstrates independent solving and decision making skills

   Leadership Criteria D: Demonstrates good organizational and prioritization skills, able to assist in orientation and teaching of nursing personnel;

5. Performs other duties as assigned.
6. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
7. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values;
8. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance;
9. Performs other duties as required.

Education Skills Experience

Required: Current CT RN license required. Associate's degree in Nursing required. BSN preferred. Experience in the field of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Oncology and IV Therapy preferred. Oncology Chemotherapy and Biological Therapy Certification required within 90 days of start date. Basic Life Support Certification required.

Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Desired: Excellent IV insertion skills. Working knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents as well as advanced technical clinical familiarity with indwelling cental venous catheter devises. Working knowledge of the CQI process and ICD-9 codes. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently in a close team setting and under the guidance of the Medical Director.

Other Information

Required: Current CT RN license required. BSN preferred. Experience in the field of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Oncology and IV Therapy preferred. Oncology Chemotherapy and Biological Therapy Certification preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required.;Minimum Experience: zero to six months;Desired: Excellent IV insertion skills. Working knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents as well as advanced technical clinical familiarity with indwelling cental venous catheter devises. Working knowledge of the CQI process and ICD-9 codes. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently in a close team setting and under the guidance of the Medical Director.;,

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Credentials:RN,BLS

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 391

Department: Outpatient Infusion Center

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly