Registered Nurse (RN), Chemotherapy Center NMH

Overview Nuvance Health describes inclusive culture across a two-state system. We are a team of 15,000+. New Milford Hospital, an 85-bed hospital part of the Danbury Hospital Campus, serves the people of Litchfield County for more than 100 years. We offer advanced surgical services and world-class cancer, cardiac, and neuroscience care. Accolades The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award American College of Radiology - Mammography accreditation Nationally recognized Plow-to-Plate program Requirements CT Registered Nurse License, BLS certification, Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification Minimum Experience: 6 months of Oncology RN experience Control Hours: 40 hours Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm Summary Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. Responsibilities Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes. Identifies patient\'s/significant other\'s learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them. Coordinates interdisciplinary functions. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Other information: Desired: Nursing certification, BSN Location: New Milford-21 Elm St Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Day 8 Department: Chemotherapy Center NMH Exempt: No Credentials Registered Nurse Salary Range $47.93 to $61.71 Education Essential: Associate\'s Level Degree Working conditions Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity Significant occupational risk Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health! #J-18808-Ljbffr