Oncology Practice RN; Registered Nurse

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do as individuals and professionals, every day.
The staff nurse for the oncology patient subpopulation provides safe, effective, and evidence‑based care tailored to the individual needs of the patient and family. The staff nurse utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation while caring for our patients, maintaining confidentiality and dignity.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Essential Functions
  • Assess the patient’s physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Document the information obtained from the ongoing assessment. Share significant assessment data with the appropriate discipline.
• Essential Functions (continued)
  • Adhere to the Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Staff/Self Development
  • Act as a clinical resource and role model.
• Staff/Self Development (continued)
  • Actively participate in training and educational activities for other staff members.
• Customer Service
  • Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Recognize and value the contributions of fellow employees and display cooperation and teamwork.
• Resource Utilization
  • Report to work on time, prepared to work, and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time‑off requests.

EDUCATION
: BSN preferred or currently matriculating. Must have successfully completed the ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course by the start of employment in the Cancer Center. Must maintain an ONS provider card.

EXPERIENCE
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Minimum three years of medical‑surgical/oncology experience. Recent and relevant experience in an oncology setting required. Infusion experience required. Outpatient ambulatory experience preferred.

LICENSURE
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Active RI RN license, OCN, AOCN, or CPON certification required or required within one year of employment. BLS required. ACLS (optional). PALS within one year of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS
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Demonstrated proficiency in acute‑care nursing knowledge and skills. Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to handle efficiently and effectively a wide variety of individuals. Basic computer knowledge preferred. Strong ability to communicate and interact professionally in a busy environment.

YNHHS Requisition