Inpatient Oncology Nurse

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At Saint Mary's Hospital, our Registered Nurses RN in the Medical Oncology unit specialize in caring for patients with cancer who are admitted to the hospital. These nurses play a crucial role in providing compassionate care, administering treatments, managing symptoms, and supporting patients and their families during their cancer journey. If you have a passion for oncology and want to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, this could be a rewarding career path for you.

What you will do:

• Continuous Assessment: Medical Oncology nurses continuously assess patients' conditions, monitor vitals, administer orders and medications, and document progress throughout the patients' stay.

• Medication Administration: Provide cancer-related medications along with ensuring proper dosing, monitoring, and documentation.

• Patient Education: Educate patients and families about their conditions and self-care.

• Collaboration: Work closely with all physicians and healthcare provider staff for close monitoring of neurological statuses, cognitive functions, motor skills, sensory responses, and other therapies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is required. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in an Acute InPatient setting.

• BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Full-Time: 30 hours per week, Night Shift.

• Your schedule will include two 12-hour shifts in one week and three 12-hour shifts in the second week of each pay period.

• Rotating weekends and holidays are required for all shifts.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary's Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.