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Job description
RN Radiation Oncology (Per Diem)
Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what they do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. The Registered Nurse (RN) will work in our Radiation Therapy department providing holistic, quality nursing care for patients/families and/or others for a patient population within the Radiation Therapy Department. Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist the Registered Nurse (RN) will assess and identify actual or potential problems a patient may be experiencing, develop a plan of care, monitor the effectiveness of the interventions during the course of treatment and throughout follow up care. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to: Educating patients on the radiation therapy process, procedures and simulation experience. Discussing the various treatment modalities to be implemented; regarding identified learning needs, skin care, potential side effects and system management, pain control measures and nutritional needs. Assisting physicians with patient examination during consultations, weekly status check, follow-up visits, and as needed. Providing nursing care as prescribed by the physician or warranted by patient condition. Includes but not limited to administering medications, dressing changes, skin and wound care, suctioning of patients, glucose monitoring, and monitoring of oxygen saturations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Current Connecticut RN License
Education:
BSN strongly preferred
Experience:
Two (2) years of Previous Oncology Nursing experience strongly preferred
We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Regular Standard Hours Per Week:.025
Schedule: Per Diem (1 hour)
Shift Details: Flexible shift, partial or full 8-hour shift. Coverage ranges between hours of 6:00am and 9:00pm as needed.
Worksite address
norwich, CT, 06360, US
Who can apply
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