Registered Nurse - Oncology Nursing; Per Diem, no weekends - Full-time / Part-time

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Smilow Cancer Hospital's Greenwich Hospital Campus offers a comprehensive range of services to help patients navigate the steps from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and survivorship. The Bendheim Cancer Center, part of Smilow Cancer Hospital’s Greenwich Hospital Campus, combines advanced technology with a nurturing environment to bring the highest standard of cancer care and support to patients and their families. Located within our center is multiple physician offices, a full service laboratory, and chemotherapy pharmacy. Our outpatient chemotherapy infusion suite is comprised of 13 infusion chairs and 2 bedrooms.  Our esteemed team of nurses, develop unique relationships with both patients and their families. The nursing staff receives training in the specialty of Oncology Nursing and Chemotherapy Administration.  All staff members are expected to maintain credential skills on an annual basis. Education is ongoing with strong encouragement to achieve and maintain national recognition as an Oncology Certified Nurse. 

EEO/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

The Registered Nurse practices within the Patient and Family Centered Care Model will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients, coordinate ancillary staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team.

• 1. Nursing Practice/Nursing Process
• 1.1 Delivers and coordinates safe, competent, and effective patient focused care demonstrating knowledge and clinical proficiency within their practicing specialty area.
• 2. Professional Integration
• 2.1 Serves as a positive professional role model demonstrating accountability and responsibility through professional behavior.
• 3. Leadership
• 3.1 Uses effective communication, time management and prioritization skills.
• 4. Communication/Collaboration
• 4.1 Demonstrates a commitment to honor and respect the dignity of each person within their department/unit
• 5. Quality/Performance Management
• 5.1 Contributes to department effectiveness by offering suggestions and ideas that improve performance.
• 6. Support of Unit Goals
• 6.1 Dedicates work time in the areas of leadership, education, nursing practice or performance management to support advancement of unit goals in agreement with the Nurse Manger.

EDUCATION

 

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN strongly recommended. OCN preferred

 

EXPERIENCE

 

1-2 years experience. Chemo trained and experience.

 

LICENSURE

 

RN in State of Connecticut or Permit; Basic Life Support (BLS)

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND

 

May be exposure to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

 

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