Registered Nurse / LDRPN- RN in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT
Job Description
Registered Nurse / LDRPN- RN at Yale New Haven Health summary:
The Registered Nurse provides clinical care and coordinates management of oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration and vascular access device maintenance. This role involves patient assessment, education, treatment side effect management, discharge planning, and participation in research protocols. The nurse also functions as a preceptor and may act as charge nurse, supporting multidisciplinary teams within a healthcare setting.
Overview
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.
Provides clinical services and leadership in the coordination and management of patients. The staff nurse assesses , plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. This individual will serve as the link between the patient, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and medical infusion.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
1. Assesses and documents patient health status and identifies health care needs. Evaluates laboratory values correctly and notifies physician of abnormalities; assesses continuance of medication.
2. Provides instruction in the disease process to the patient and family. Emphasizes self -care measures to minimize side effects.
3. Verifies chemotherapy orders per protocol to validate drug dosage. Demonstrates knowledge of central venous access devices and their maintenance, mechanical controlling devices, blood and blood component therapy, including blood transfusion, autologous donor selection and collection, and therapeutic phlebotomy.
4. Administers intravenous infusions and injections as ordered by the physician through established policies and procedures. Assesses patients intravenous therapy needs and inserts appropriate vascular access device accordingly.
5. Schedules pre and post-treatment testing to aid in recognition of disease state, treatment plan, and toxicities . Communicates with patients concerning laboratory data, rescheduling, and coordinating follow-up care
6. Reassesses patient and works with physicians to provide satisfactory management of treatment -related side effects.
7. In conjunction with social work and pastoral care, provides counseling /crisis intervention for adapting to and coping with changing health needs
8. Coordinates discharge planning for patient home care needs including home health assistance, physical and occupational therapies, equipment and hospice services.
9. Seeks professional growth of self and others and attends in-service education programs. Functions as a preceptor to new staff. Functions as a charge nurse, as assigned
10. In conjunction with the Patient Care Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator, collects and maintains protocol information/data and documentation to ensure that research study protocols are appropriately applied and that study patients are monitored and reported as required.
11. I n conjunction with the Patient Care Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator, collects and maintains protocol information/data and documentation to ensure that research study protocols are appropriately applied and that study patients are monitored and reported as required.
12. Encourages and participates in multidisciplinary consultation, tumor conference, and/or health care teams appropriately documents health care provided according to policies and procedures ensuring that accurate patient charges can be generated for services provided.
13. A ppropriately documents health care provided according to policies and procedures ensuring that accurate patient charges can be generated for services provided
14. Assesses and identrifies relevant clinical or professional issues appropriate for (nursing) research or performance improvement initiatives and assists health care team to keep program up to date
15. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review
16. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit
17. Delegates to and directs the tasks assigned to Patient Care Assistant, HUCs, Medical Assistants and Students, and follows up on assigned tasks.
Qualifications
EDUCATION :
BSN preferred or currently matriculating. Must have successfully completed ONS Chemotherapy /Biotherapy course and OCN within a year of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum three (3) years medical surgical/oncology experience. Relevant experience in an oncology setting preferred. Infusion experience required. Outpatient ambulatory experience preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
A Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut. BLS certification required.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Must be emotionally prepared to care for chronic and or terminally ill patients and their families.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Flexibility to cross-train and work in radiation oncology, medical oncology, medical infusion, and gynecologic oncology nursing. Specific training and education for research studies will be provided as needed In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
COMPLEXITY:
In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
YNHHS Requisition ID
157139
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Chemotherapy, Intravenous Therapy, Patient Care, Infusion Therapy, Cancer Care, Medical Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Healthcare Nursing
Registered Nurse / LDRPN- RN at Yale New Haven Health summary:
The Registered Nurse provides clinical care and coordinates management of oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration and vascular access device maintenance. This role involves patient assessment, education, treatment side effect management, discharge planning, and participation in research protocols. The nurse also functions as a preceptor and may act as charge nurse, supporting multidisciplinary teams within a healthcare setting.
Overview
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.
Provides clinical services and leadership in the coordination and management of patients. The staff nurse assesses , plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. This individual will serve as the link between the patient, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and medical infusion.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
1. Assesses and documents patient health status and identifies health care needs. Evaluates laboratory values correctly and notifies physician of abnormalities; assesses continuance of medication.
2. Provides instruction in the disease process to the patient and family. Emphasizes self -care measures to minimize side effects.
3. Verifies chemotherapy orders per protocol to validate drug dosage. Demonstrates knowledge of central venous access devices and their maintenance, mechanical controlling devices, blood and blood component therapy, including blood transfusion, autologous donor selection and collection, and therapeutic phlebotomy.
4. Administers intravenous infusions and injections as ordered by the physician through established policies and procedures. Assesses patients intravenous therapy needs and inserts appropriate vascular access device accordingly.
5. Schedules pre and post-treatment testing to aid in recognition of disease state, treatment plan, and toxicities . Communicates with patients concerning laboratory data, rescheduling, and coordinating follow-up care
6. Reassesses patient and works with physicians to provide satisfactory management of treatment -related side effects.
7. In conjunction with social work and pastoral care, provides counseling /crisis intervention for adapting to and coping with changing health needs
8. Coordinates discharge planning for patient home care needs including home health assistance, physical and occupational therapies, equipment and hospice services.
9. Seeks professional growth of self and others and attends in-service education programs. Functions as a preceptor to new staff. Functions as a charge nurse, as assigned
10. In conjunction with the Patient Care Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator, collects and maintains protocol information/data and documentation to ensure that research study protocols are appropriately applied and that study patients are monitored and reported as required.
11. I n conjunction with the Patient Care Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator, collects and maintains protocol information/data and documentation to ensure that research study protocols are appropriately applied and that study patients are monitored and reported as required.
12. Encourages and participates in multidisciplinary consultation, tumor conference, and/or health care teams appropriately documents health care provided according to policies and procedures ensuring that accurate patient charges can be generated for services provided.
13. A ppropriately documents health care provided according to policies and procedures ensuring that accurate patient charges can be generated for services provided
14. Assesses and identrifies relevant clinical or professional issues appropriate for (nursing) research or performance improvement initiatives and assists health care team to keep program up to date
15. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review
16. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit
17. Delegates to and directs the tasks assigned to Patient Care Assistant, HUCs, Medical Assistants and Students, and follows up on assigned tasks.
Qualifications
EDUCATION :
BSN preferred or currently matriculating. Must have successfully completed ONS Chemotherapy /Biotherapy course and OCN within a year of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum three (3) years medical surgical/oncology experience. Relevant experience in an oncology setting preferred. Infusion experience required. Outpatient ambulatory experience preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
A Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut. BLS certification required.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Must be emotionally prepared to care for chronic and or terminally ill patients and their families.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Flexibility to cross-train and work in radiation oncology, medical oncology, medical infusion, and gynecologic oncology nursing. Specific training and education for research studies will be provided as needed In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
COMPLEXITY:
In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
YNHHS Requisition ID
157139
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Chemotherapy, Intravenous Therapy, Patient Care, Infusion Therapy, Cancer Care, Medical Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Healthcare Nursing
The Registered Nurse provides clinical care and coordinates management of oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration and vascular access device maintenance. This role involves patient assessment, education, treatment side effect management, discharge planning, and participation in research protocols. The nurse also functions as a preceptor and may act as charge nurse, supporting multidisciplinary teams within a healthcare setting.
Overview
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.
Provides clinical services and leadership in the coordination and management of patients. The staff nurse assesses , plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. This individual will serve as the link between the patient, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and medical infusion.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
1. Assesses and documents patient health status and identifies health care needs. Evaluates laboratory values correctly and notifies physician of abnormalities; assesses continuance of medication.
2. Provides instruction in the disease process to the patient and family. Emphasizes self -care measures to minimize side effects.
3. Verifies chemotherapy orders per protocol to validate drug dosage. Demonstrates knowledge of central venous access devices and their maintenance, mechanical controlling devices, blood and blood component therapy, including blood transfusion, autologous donor selection and collection, and therapeutic phlebotomy.
4. Administers intravenous infusions and injections as ordered by the physician through established policies and procedures. Assesses patients intravenous therapy needs and inserts appropriate vascular access device accordingly.
5. Schedules pre and post-treatment testing to aid in recognition of disease state, treatment plan, and toxicities . Communicates with patients concerning laboratory data, rescheduling, and coordinating follow-up care
6. Reassesses patient and works with physicians to provide satisfactory management of treatment -related side effects.
7. In conjunction with social work and pastoral care, provides counseling /crisis intervention for adapting to and coping with changing health needs
8. Coordinates discharge planning for patient home care needs including home health assistance, physical and occupational therapies, equipment and hospice services.
9. Seeks professional growth of self and others and attends in-service education programs. Functions as a preceptor to new staff. Functions as a charge nurse, as assigned
10. In conjunction with the Patient Care Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator, collects and maintains protocol information/data and documentation to ensure that research study protocols are appropriately applied and that study patients are monitored and reported as required.
11. I n conjunction with the Patient Care Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator, collects and maintains protocol information/data and documentation to ensure that research study protocols are appropriately applied and that study patients are monitored and reported as required.
12. Encourages and participates in multidisciplinary consultation, tumor conference, and/or health care teams appropriately documents health care provided according to policies and procedures ensuring that accurate patient charges can be generated for services provided.
13. A ppropriately documents health care provided according to policies and procedures ensuring that accurate patient charges can be generated for services provided
14. Assesses and identrifies relevant clinical or professional issues appropriate for (nursing) research or performance improvement initiatives and assists health care team to keep program up to date
15. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review
16. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit
17. Delegates to and directs the tasks assigned to Patient Care Assistant, HUCs, Medical Assistants and Students, and follows up on assigned tasks.
Qualifications
EDUCATION :
BSN preferred or currently matriculating. Must have successfully completed ONS Chemotherapy /Biotherapy course and OCN within a year of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum three (3) years medical surgical/oncology experience. Relevant experience in an oncology setting preferred. Infusion experience required. Outpatient ambulatory experience preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
A Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut. BLS certification required.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Must be emotionally prepared to care for chronic and or terminally ill patients and their families.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Flexibility to cross-train and work in radiation oncology, medical oncology, medical infusion, and gynecologic oncology nursing. Specific training and education for research studies will be provided as needed In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
COMPLEXITY:
In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
YNHHS Requisition ID
157139
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Chemotherapy, Intravenous Therapy, Patient Care, Infusion Therapy, Cancer Care, Medical Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Healthcare Nursing
Registered Nurse / LDRPN- RN at Yale New Haven Health summary:
The Registered Nurse provides clinical care and coordinates management of oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration and vascular access device maintenance. This role involves patient assessment, education, treatment side effect management, discharge planning, and participation in research protocols. The nurse also functions as a preceptor and may act as charge nurse, supporting multidisciplinary teams within a healthcare setting.
Overview
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.
Provides clinical services and leadership in the coordination and management of patients. The staff nurse assesses , plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. This individual will serve as the link between the patient, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and medical infusion.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
1. Assesses and documents patient health status and identifies health care needs. Evaluates laboratory values correctly and notifies physician of abnormalities; assesses continuance of medication.
2. Provides instruction in the disease process to the patient and family. Emphasizes self -care measures to minimize side effects.
3. Verifies chemotherapy orders per protocol to validate drug dosage. Demonstrates knowledge of central venous access devices and their maintenance, mechanical controlling devices, blood and blood component therapy, including blood transfusion, autologous donor selection and collection, and therapeutic phlebotomy.
4. Administers intravenous infusions and injections as ordered by the physician through established policies and procedures. Assesses patients intravenous therapy needs and inserts appropriate vascular access device accordingly.
5. Schedules pre and post-treatment testing to aid in recognition of disease state, treatment plan, and toxicities . Communicates with patients concerning laboratory data, rescheduling, and coordinating follow-up care
6. Reassesses patient and works with physicians to provide satisfactory management of treatment -related side effects.
7. In conjunction with social work and pastoral care, provides counseling /crisis intervention for adapting to and coping with changing health needs
8. Coordinates discharge planning for patient home care needs including home health assistance, physical and occupational therapies, equipment and hospice services.
9. Seeks professional growth of self and others and attends in-service education programs. Functions as a preceptor to new staff. Functions as a charge nurse, as assigned
10. In conjunction with the Patient Care Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator, collects and maintains protocol information/data and documentation to ensure that research study protocols are appropriately applied and that study patients are monitored and reported as required.
11. I n conjunction with the Patient Care Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator, collects and maintains protocol information/data and documentation to ensure that research study protocols are appropriately applied and that study patients are monitored and reported as required.
12. Encourages and participates in multidisciplinary consultation, tumor conference, and/or health care teams appropriately documents health care provided according to policies and procedures ensuring that accurate patient charges can be generated for services provided.
13. A ppropriately documents health care provided according to policies and procedures ensuring that accurate patient charges can be generated for services provided
14. Assesses and identrifies relevant clinical or professional issues appropriate for (nursing) research or performance improvement initiatives and assists health care team to keep program up to date
15. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review
16. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit
17. Delegates to and directs the tasks assigned to Patient Care Assistant, HUCs, Medical Assistants and Students, and follows up on assigned tasks.
Qualifications
EDUCATION :
BSN preferred or currently matriculating. Must have successfully completed ONS Chemotherapy /Biotherapy course and OCN within a year of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum three (3) years medical surgical/oncology experience. Relevant experience in an oncology setting preferred. Infusion experience required. Outpatient ambulatory experience preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
A Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut. BLS certification required.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Must be emotionally prepared to care for chronic and or terminally ill patients and their families.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Flexibility to cross-train and work in radiation oncology, medical oncology, medical infusion, and gynecologic oncology nursing. Specific training and education for research studies will be provided as needed In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
COMPLEXITY:
In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
YNHHS Requisition ID
157139
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Chemotherapy, Intravenous Therapy, Patient Care, Infusion Therapy, Cancer Care, Medical Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Healthcare Nursing
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Oncology
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Intermediate
Shifts
Day shiftEvening shiftNight shift12 hour shift
Work Setting
HospitalClinicMedical office
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