Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology A2
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Hope Valley
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: 36-hour
Night Shift RN. Every other weekend, every other holiday. 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 we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to
become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of
healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to
the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are
the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We
deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with
the goal of improving the health of our communities. A2 is a
dynamic 29-bed unit where a dedicated team of nursing and
healthcare professionals delivers high-quality, compassionate care
to a diverse patient population, including medical-surgical,
inpatient oncology, and hematology patients. Our nurses are highly
skilled and deeply committed, working collaboratively with
patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide
holistic, patient- and family-centered care. We recognize the
importance of each individual in the healing journey and foster an
environment where empathy, innovation, and clinical excellence come
together. By blending advanced technology with a personal touch, A2
offers a supportive and fulfilling workplace for healthcare
professionals passionate about making a difference. Join us in
creating a space where care goes beyond treatment—and healing truly
begins. JOB SUMMARY Demonstrates clinical competence through
utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic
nurse-patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient
problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and
evaluates care provided to patients. Qualifications Graduate of a
school of nursing; BSN preferred One year RN experience Current
unrestricted State of CT Registered Nurse license Current Basic
Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
certification and Oncology Nurse (ONC) certification preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Basic knowledge of Nursing
principles and practices. Ability to read and understand oral and
written instructions. Communicates effectively in order to provide
technical or complex information as well as instruction. Excellent
interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments,
employees, physicians, managers and patients. Ability to handle
multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player. Ability to work
in a stressful environment. Commitment to customer service. Basic
computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data. Requires high
level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret
information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate
action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or
emergency situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all
times. 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 .
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