Night Shift Oncology Nurse

Position at Norwalk Hospital Association
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County Connecticut and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence and we provide advanced cancer heart and neuroscience care.
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
At Norwalk Hospital we prioritize the health and well-being of our team fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors youll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because were not just part of the community we are its center.
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients family/significant others peers physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patients needs care plans implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy policies/procedures and standards. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients physical mental and emotional status.
Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.

• Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
• Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care including the delegation of tasks:
• Maintains accountability for care delegated.
• Assesses patients for potential safety risks.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.
• Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.
• Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible accountable and ethical manner.
• Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.

# Deliver Patient Centered Care:

• Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
• Meets accreditation regulatory and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates Level Degree (required) or Bachelors Degree in Nursing (preferred).
Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)
New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only)
American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).
Some occupational risk
Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 390
Department: Oncology
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Medical Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.