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Registered Nurse RN Oncology

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Hartford

Requirements

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate preferred.
  • Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
  • Certification: BLS required.

Responsibilities

  • In this critical Registered Nurse RN role you will provide necessary assessments, administer treatments and communicate with all patient care providers to help develop a plan tailored to the patients' needs.

FAQs

What type of patients do you typically care for in the inpatient Oncology Unit?

We care for patients with solid tumor cancers, hematologic cancers, benign hematologic conditions, and medical/surgical patients. We also provide hospice and end of life services.

What specific services do you provide on the Oncology Unit?

We provide comprehensive care for Oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration, symptom management, pain control, end-of-life care, and support for patients and their families.

What is the role of a Registered Nurse on the Oncology Unit?

As a Registered Nurse on the Oncology Unit, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for Oncology patients. You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, provide patient education, collaborate with the healthcare team, and ensure the comfort and safety of your patients.

How does the Oncology Unit support patients with end-of-life care?

The Oncology Unit provides palliative and hospice care services to support patients with terminal illnesses. This includes managing symptoms, providing emotional support, and helping patients and their families navigate end-of-life decisions.

What qualifications are required to work as a Registered Nurse on the Oncology Unit?

To work as a Registered Nurse on the Oncology Unit, you must have a valid RN license, BLS certification, and experience working with Oncology patients. Additional certifications in Oncology nursing are preferred.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.