Per Diem RN Transfusion & Oncology Specialist- Norwalk, CT
Description
Per Diem RN Transfusion & Oncology Specialist position in the Outpatient Infusion Center Department in Norwalk, CT.
Summary:
Responsible for providing parenteral therapy to stable, adult outpatients in a hospital-based outpatient infusion center, as well as patients under Norwalk Health Services Corporation auspices.,
Responsibilities:
1. Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria A: Adheres to established Nursing Standards of Practice to include: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria B: Practices according to unit-based protocols Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria C: Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy and procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed Care Delivery/Therapeutic Interventions Criteria D: Follows chemotherapy administration according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure and consults appropriate resources for information, as needed;2. Patient and Family Education Criteria A: Assesses learning needs of patient and family or significant others Patient and Family Education Criteria B: Plans and provides appropriate instruction Patient and Family Education Criteria C: Assesses and documents effectiveness of teaching;3. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Participates in unit-based activities and Norwalk Hospital Committees Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Attends staff development continuing education programs, JCAHO and OSHA programs annually Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains and updates educational record Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D: Participates in professional organizations;4. Leadership Criteria A: Maintains a positive working environment through personal example and fostering teamwork Leadership Criteria B: Facilitates patient care and delegates responsibilities to other team members to provide therapeutic environment Leadership Criteria C: Assumes role of charge RN and demonstrates independent solving and decision making skills Leadership Criteria D: 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.;7. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values;8. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance;9. Performs other duties as required.
Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE
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 preferred. 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.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Credentials:RN
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 391
Department: Outpatient Infusion Center
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $39.21 - $72.83 Hourly