Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Westerly
Posted on: October 12, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Sign-On Bonus eligible for nurses with more than one year acute/Oncology RN experience!

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 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.

For more than 118 years, 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 29-bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides exceptional care to our inpatient Oncology and Hematology patients. Our highly trained nurses partner with the patient, family and healthcare team to provide holistic care, recognizing that each plays a vital role. Combining our skill and use of innovative technology, our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing. If you see yourself on A2 and are interested in joining our team, we invite you to submit an application so that we can learn more about you!   

 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

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of a school of Nursing.  BSN preferred

• One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years of experience in this clinical area preferred.

• Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.

• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Oncology Nurse (ONC) certification 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.  

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