Transfusion & Oncology Specialist Non Exempt - Nuvance Health

Description

Norwalk Hospital is seeking a Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a vital member of our oncology outpatient department, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care throughout the chemotherapy infusion process.  

In this position you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact of the lives of those facing cancer. If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse with expertise in chemotherapy infusion, we invite you to apply. Join us in providing high-quality care and support to our patients on their journey to recovery.

Summary: Responsible for providing parenteral therapy to stable, adult outpatients in a hospital-based outpatient infusion center.

Responsibilities:
1. Adheres to established Nursing Standards of Practice to include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Practices according to unit-based protocols. Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy and procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed. Follows chemotherapy administration according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed.
2. Assesses learning needs of patient and family, plans and provides appropriate instruction Patient and Family Education, assesses and documents effectiveness of teaching.
3. Participates in unit-based activities and Norwalk Hospital Committees, attends staff development continuing education programs, maintains and updates educational record, participates in professional organizations.
4.Facilitates patient care and delegates responsibilities to other team members to provide therapeutic environment , assumes role of charge RN and demonstrates independent solving and decision making skills, 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.

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 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 central 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.

Location: Norwalk-34 Maple St

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: 8:30AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday with occasional weekend/ holiday hours to cover IVOP.

Org Unit: 393

Department: Chemotherapy Center

Grade: S12

Salary Range: 

$39.21 - $72.83 Hourly

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Little or no manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Little or no potential for occupational risk
* Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
* Generally pleasant working conditions.

EOE, including disability/vets.

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.