Oncology Registered Nurse (Rn) 1St Shift 40 Hours

Registered Nurse Oncology

1st shift

40 Hours, Monday-Friday

Job Summary of Registered Nurse (RN):

Responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities of Registered Nurse (RN):

• According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.

• Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills to include completeness and accuracy of documentation.

• Demonstrates accurate technical skill and operational knowledge of patient care equipment and procedure.

• Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.

• Develops and implements a plan of care for each patient.

• Recognizes unsafe and life-threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.

Requirements of Registered Nurse (RN):

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

• Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in the state of Connecticut required.

• Current BLS/equivalent or within six months of hire required.

• Achieve unit-specific competencies within the time frame determined by the department required.

• Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred.

Experience of Registered Nurse (RN):

• Minimum of 2 years in ambulatory/out patient Oncology experience preferred.

• Must have ability to navigate various computer software programs.

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.

Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.