Nurse, Specialty RN - Hematology/Oncology

Description

We are hiring at Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company!

Essential Job functions :

Full time 40-hour position : Four 10 hour shifts weekly. No weekends or holidays.

Registered Nurse providing high quality nursing care for hematology / oncology patients and family members for a patient population within the Infusion Center

Demonstrate excellent ability to perform patient assessments, and provide symptom management as well as patient and family education

Practice safe administration of chemotherapy / biotherapy, infusions, and injections in accordance with protocols and guidelines

Assess and monitor patients during and after infusion therapy

Act as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up

Triage infusion patients in collaboration with providers for symptom management, toxicity assessment and needs for referrals within the RN scope of practice

Assess learning needs and educates the patient and family in disease process, chemotherapy treatment plan, side effects, and side effect management.

Document patient information, treatment plans, and progress in electronic medical records

Able to multi-task and manage a complex workload effectively to provide safe, high quality patient care

Participate and engage in continuous professional development, safety behaviors and focus on the patient experience

Communicate and work collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members to develop and implement patient care

Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy.

Qualifications :

Current Connecticut nursing license

Current OCN Chemotherapy / Biotherapy card (or within first month of hire)

Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation is preferred.

BLS certification

Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills

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