Transfusion & Oncology Specialist Per Diem Job Norwalk area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

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

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

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;

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;

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;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values;

Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance;

Performs other duties as required.

Education Skills Experience

Required:

Current CT RN license required. Associate's degree in Nursing required. BSN preferred. Experience in the field of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Oncology and IV Therapy preferred. Oncology Chemotherapy and Biological Therapy Certification required within 90 days of start date. 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 cental 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.

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 cental 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,BLS

Company:
Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 391

Department:
Outpatient Infusion Center

Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly