Registered Nurse Infusion - Oncology - 36 hours | Day shift | 9-hour shifts

Infusion Registered Nurse (RN)

Are you an experienced Oncology Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community setting? Day Kimball Health is hiring an Infusion Registered Nurse to join our Oncology Department in Putnam, CT!

Our Oncology team provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families throughout their cancer journey. If you're looking for a role where your clinical expertise and compassion truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week Daily Hours: 9 hours per shift Schedule: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Weekends required: Occasional

Registered Nurse Benefits:

• Earned Time Off Includes Vacations and Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contributions
• Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Educational Assistance & Student Loan Reimbursement Up to $5,000 per fiscal year.
• Eligibility for Federal Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
• Shift Differentials where applicable
• Pay-for-Performance opportunities
• Career Growth, Leadership Development, and Mentorship
• Employee Wellness Programs, Recognition Events, and Food Truck Fridays
• Weekly Pay - get paid every week for added flexibility

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary: As the Infusion Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility.

Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have ability to navigate various computer software programs.
• Proficiency with SQ ports and central lines and signing off other nurses for competency.
• Peer review of each and every chemotherapy order
• Understanding chemotherapy dosing for patients older than 18, frequency, NCCN guidelines, and HD safe handling.
• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
• According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
• Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
• Recognizes unsafe and life?threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.

Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred
• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or holds a multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within duration of orientation period.
• Minimum 2 years in ambulatory/outpatient Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred.
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course completed within 3 months of hire.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home. For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region's leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it's a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift.

Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.